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Job Title: Mechanical Assembler / Fitter
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: £15 per hour (dependent on experience)
Sector: Engineering | Manufacturing | Food Processing Equipment
Build. Fit. Deliver Excellence.
Join a well-established and respected engineering manufacturing company as a Mechanical Assembler/Fitter. This hands-on role involves assembling and fitting high-quality stainless steel equipment used in the food processing industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Assemble and fit manufacturing components to a high standard for stainless steel food processing equipment.
* Work within a team in the production area or occasionally on client sites, adhering to all Health & Safety, production, inspection, and disciplinary standards.
* Mechanical motor fitting, stripping, and rebuilding.
* Build and assemble pneumatic air systems and bearing housings.
* Interpret and work from engineering drawings with confidence.
* Use hand tools and mechanical equipment proficiently.
* Build special purpose machinery and carry out hydraulic system assembly and maintenance.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping, motivation, and discipline in the workplace.
* Follow risk assessments, method statements, and company policies.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven mechanical assembly and fitting experience in manufacturing, ideally within special purpose machinery or food processing equipment.
* Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor assembly.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
* Skilled in using a variety of hand tools and mechanical instruments.
* Good team player with a commitment to health and safety standards.
* City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualifications advantageous but not essential.
Working Hours
* Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
* Specific daily hours with breaks as follows:
* Monday: 7.30 am – 4.00 pm (with breaks)
* Tuesday: 7.30 am – 4.30 pm
* Wednesday & Thursday: 7.30 am – 5.00 pm
* Friday: 7.30 am – 12 noon (overtime available)
* Overtime generally available paid at 1.5x standard rate, including Saturday mornings.
Benefits
* Subsidised drinks and snacks via vending machines
* Annual bonus based on company performance
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Life assurance and sick pay scheme
* Pension scheme
* Workwear provided
* Regular staff meals and company events
Ready to Join?
If you’re a skilled Mechanical Assembler/Fitter looking to work with a respected manufacturer on quality food processing equipment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and bring your hands-on expertise to a company that values craftsmanship and teamwork
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