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Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: MK42, Kempston, Bedford

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Do you have experience doing mechanical fitting or maintenance?

Can you read and interpret engineering drawings?

Have you worked in a heavy engineering environment ?

If so, this exciting role could be for you! Our client is an installer, servicer and repair of equipment mostly used in the waste and water industry. They are looking for a mechanical assembly fitter who will be part of a small team responsible for the assembly and output of completed pumps to meet customer delivery dates.

Role responsibilities:

  * To assemble various components working from engineering drawings and BOMs to produce completed assemblies in line with production schedule and build requirements.

  * To carry out stripping/preparation/termination of various diameters of electrical cable and continuity testing

  * Mechanically minded, with a keen eye for detail with the ability to think on their feet to resolve issues as they arise.

  * Carry out general fitting/assembly operations using a variety of handheld, power/air tools with the ability to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions, check lists, visual aids.

  * Recording and accurate completion of dimensional and quality/test check paperwork, time sheets etc.

  * The use of overhead cranes and forklift trucks to move large and heavy items around workshop.

  * The loading and unloading of vehicles as required

  * Ensuring all activities/tasks are carried out in line with all company HSEW policies and procedures.

  * The completion of other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the company

Requirements

  * Several years’ experience working in a similar mechanical fitting/assembly environment

  * Anything rotating like bearings, seals, turbine, compressors or general machinery fitting or maintenance experience

  * Experience of working in a medium to heavy mechanical engineering operation

  * Experience in working to production deadlines and assigned operation hours

  * Experience in reading of engineering drawings, manufacturing, and quality check lists

  * Experience in completion of manufacturing and check list paperwork

  * Qualified Overhead Crane User (training will be given if required)

  * Qualified Forklift user (training will be given if required)

  * Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities and compliance

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 08:15-16:45

Friday: 08:15-13:45

Benefits package

The role is full-time and permanent, salary range of £35,000 - £42,000 (Depending on experience).

  * Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays

  * Holiday purchase scheme from 2026 – up to an additional 5 days

  * Life assurance: 4 x annual salary

  * EAP

  * Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

  * Enhanced sick pay

If you would like to find out more about the role please get into contact with us. Interviews will be taking place shortly

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