Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Mechanical Assembly FitterWe are working with a client who are actively recruiting for a time served mechanical fitter to work on a wide range of mechanical assembly project applications within the UK Defence and Nuclear industries.The Role and Requirements;

• The ideal candidate should be able to work on their own initiative and be able to read and understand complex engineering drawings.
• The role will entail the fitting, assembly and testing of a wide array of assemblies. The scope of work will cover relatively straightforward tooling through to complex mechanical assemblies with associated hydraulic systems.
• The size of projects will vary from items which can be handled manually up to and including larger assemblies which require specialised lifting and handling equipment.
• Working closely with the Project Engineering team, you will be responsible for meeting the customer requirements as defined by their specification and testing requirements.
• It is advantageous that candidates have manual machining experience in order to support the assembly and testing process.

Schedule:

• Day shift, 0730-1630 (Mon-Thu), 0730-1230 (Fri)
• 33 days holiday per annum (includes bank holidays)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ripley, DE5 3ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience / Qualifications

• Time Served / Level 3 Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline
• Mechanical Assembly: 5 years
• Manual Machining: 3 years
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, comfortable working as part of a team
• Experience of working within relevant industries; Nuclear, Defence
• Experience of working with a wide range of assemblies in size and weight
• Experience of working to tight tolerances