We are recruiting for an innovative, R&D focussed manufacturer, looking for a driven and ambitious Mechanical Fitter.

This high technology business are developing new mechanical and electrical technologies and are an export success story.

Core skills

• Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial)

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions

• Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory

• IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum)

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Qualifications/Experience

• BTEC Level 3 or equivalent

• Experience of prototyping

• Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment

• Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable

• Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable

• Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable

Main Duties

• Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings

• Small-batch production - builds, fitting, and assembly

• Prototype builds

• Build readiness – supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety

• Control of build quality – inspection of dimensions and characteristics

• Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement

• Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders)

• General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment

General information

• Working hours (35 hour week): 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday

• Company pension, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, EV Scheme, Cycle to Work, company pension, private healthcare and banked hours schemes