Our client is a specialist mechanical engineering manufacturer with an exciting opportunity for a skilled mechanical fitter. The opportunity is permanent and the client is offering a good benefits package.

The key to this position is having a good, rounded engineering background with knowledge in a variety of engineering fields. 

General Responsibilities

• The main role involves assembling and testing components from start to finish, taking responsibility for the complete build. Each taking between 8 to 20 hours

• Preparing for & testing on dedicated test beds driven by variable speed electric motors. Involves fitting comprehensive monitoring equipment to allow close monitoring of the component during its 3 hour test

• As the workload determines, other types of work will include the following :

• Assembling specialist high pressure control valves & accessories & hydrostatically testing them

• Assembling complete packages comprising rotating equipment such as diesel engines or electric motors, bespoke control panels/systems, drive couplings, compressed air & hydraulic systems, trailer undergear & acoustic enclosures

• Modifications to fabrications etc. during assembly

• Testing complete packages, troubleshooting any start-up issues & monitoring the full test

• Occasional stripping, inspection & repairing of returned items to the factory for overhaul/repair (depending on workload of Service Engineer)

• Willingness to cover for the Service Engineer would be an advantage and could include UK and overseas travel 

Experience

This person requires the following experience/attributes:

• HNC &/or Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

• Minimum 5 years Engineering experience

• Experience in assembling close tolerance items, high value items, compressors, engines or other rotating equipment

• Would benefit from having some machine shop experience to allow measuring equipment to be used & understanding limits/fits

• Attention to detail is essential

• Experience in engine maintenance would be an advantage

• Experience in 3 phase electrics/control panels would be useful but not essential

• This person needs to be physically fit, although comprehensive lifting equipment is available, there is a high degree of physical work

Other

• Hours of work are 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm on a Friday (39 hours) with a 30 minute break

• Overtime is available on occasions but is not guaranteed. Staff are expected to work additional hours when required to meet critical deadlines

• Private health care (after qualifying period)

• 25 days holiday

• Profit share (discretionary)

• Workplace pension

• 3 month trial period