Job Title: Mechanical / Assembly Fitter

Location: Manchester

Salary: £19.82 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full time (4 days a week Mon-Thurs) 36hr week

Do you have mechanical engineering skills ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

We are currently recruiting for a time served Mechanical Fitter on a permanent basis to join our developing production teams. The Mechanical Fitter is a skilled operative who is responsible for the Manufacture, Assembly and Installation of Hardware Products and equipment both inhouse and at customer sites worldwide. Within your department, you may be required to work without or outside of technical drawings/specifications and will need to be a problem solver/solutions focused.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, manuals and technical instructions with clear understanding.
• Work in accordance with the Dimensional data, Tolerance, Finish, Treatment stated when required.
• Be skilled in the use of measuring equipment.
• Have knowledge and skill in the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Ideally you will have basic knowledge of manual machine tools, set-up and guarding of appropriate machinery.

About you:

Key Requirements:

• Completion of a recognised technical/engineering apprenticeship or experience to equivalent depth.
• Ideally previous experience of fitting jigs, fixtures and assemblies etc.
• Previous experience of working in an aerospace environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and work from verbal instructions.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility - shift working and overtime working may be required.
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance is essential due to ongoing Military/Defence projects.

Benefits:

• 4 day, 36hr week Monday to Thursday
• Supportive and enjoyable working environment
• Continuous Training and development
• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday + public holidays pro rata
• Life Insurance following 12 months service

Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, Engineering Installations, Multi-skilled Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Technical Engineer, Mechanical Support Technician, Service Engineer, Assembly Engineer, Assembly Fitter may also be considered for this role