Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Right Hire Recruitment are currently recruiting for experienced Heavy Engineering Fitters to join a well-established manufacturing operation in a skilled, hands-on engineering role. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in heavy engineering, HGV, bus, rail, aerospace or motor mechanics who are looking to develop their skills within a professional production environment.

The Role

• As a Heavy Engineering Fitter, you will carry out skilled fitting, inspection, overhaul and assembly activities on large mechanical components and assemblies.




• Working as part of an experienced production team, you will be responsible for completing work safely, accurately and efficiently, while meeting quality standards and production deadlines.




• The role will involve:
  
  
  • Inspection and measurement of components.

  
  

  • Mechanical fitting and component overhaul.

  
  

  • Building and assembling mechanical systems and components.

  
  

  • Testing assemblies and systems.

  
  

  • Following detailed work instructions, route cards and standard operating procedures.

  
  

  • Recording work completed and signing off relevant documentation.

  
  

  • Working as part of a team across different areas of the manufacturing process.

  
  

  
  

Salary & Benefits

• During training (approximately 12 weeks): £32,728.90 + 13% shift allowance




• After training: £35,113.47 + 13% shift allowance




• Pension contributions matched up to 5%




• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

• Days
  
  
  
  • Monday–Thursday: 06:00–14:15

  
  

  • Friday: 06:00–11:30

  
  

  
  




• Afters
  
  
  
  • Monday–Thursday: 14:00–22:15

  
  

  • Friday: 10:30–17:00

  
  

  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures to maintain a safe working environment.




• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with 5S standards.




• Work safely when carrying out manual handling and lifting activities.




• Identify opportunities to improve processes and working practices.




• Attend relevant training to develop your skills and knowledge.

About You

We are looking for candidates with a strong mechanical background and practical engineering experience.

Essential:

• Experience working in heavy engineering fitting or a similar mechanical environment.




• Suitable experience could include HGV, bus, rail, aerospace, motor mechanics or other heavy mechanical engineering backgrounds.




• Good mechanical fitting and hands-on engineering skills.




• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.




• Ability to understand and follow written and digital work instructions.




• Willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks and learn new skills.




• Basic understanding of Lean/5S principles.

Desirable:

• Apprentice-trained in a mechanical discipline.




• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 qualification.




• Experience using pillar or overhead cranes — full training can be provided.

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