Mechanical Fitter

Automated Industrial Robotics
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
5 months ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom
Posted
2 Jan 2026 (5 months ago)

Overview:

To interpret engineering drawings to be able to assemble components parts of special purpose machinery from scratch, maintaining a high level of diligence ensuring machine safety, quality and customer specifications are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and fit machinery to assembly drawings

  • Installation of machinery on customer premises

  • Read and interpret engineer assembly drawings to assemble machine parts and machines

  • Identification of components from locations on site from a GA drawing

  • Operation of hand tools and equipment required to assemble machine parts/machines

  • Operation of lifting equipment required to assemble machine parts/machines

  • Adheres to customer specific site requirements

  • Competent in the installation of machinery in customer premises

  • Conduct risk assessments on machinery

  • Comply with the Management System requirements for Health and Safety ensuring others work to company and policies and procedures

  • Ensure compliance with the management systems requirement for the Environment and Quality by working to company policies and procedures

  • Liaise and work in partnership with the Client and Client technical team during the course of the project

  • Understand and ensure compliance with customer processes whilst operating on site

  • Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required

  • Support business development activity

  • Ensure innovative processes are implemented

    Qualifications & Experience:

    Qualifications-

  • Minimum HNC qualified in relevant mechanical engineering discipline

  • ISOH SPA Passport (Desirable)

  • FLT Training (Desirable)

    Experience-

    Essential

  • Experience of working within a multi –skilled environment (i.e. knowledge of electrical and pneumatic components)

  • Experience of working on projects including working to tight timescales throughout the project life cycle

    Key Skills & Abilities:

  • Competent (and confident) in all technical aspects of mechanical engineering (ideally gained within a similar environment)

  • Working knowledge of Machine Safety

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Ability to provide quality information within deadlines

  • Empathy with other functions and projects

  • Proactive interaction with other functions

  • Good communication skills, confident and capable in client facing role

  • Team-player

  • Willingness to travel

    What we offer:

    In AIR , we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives.

    About AIR:

    Established 2023, Automated Industrial Robotics Inc from Los Angeles, USA and funded by ARES Management private equity group, AIR is a trusted automation partner empowering our customers to innovate, produce and scale through technology-enabled manufacturing. Our five-hundred-person world-class team operates across 350,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing space in four facilities spanning America and Europe. With centralized engineering, technology and support, we deliver transformative automation solutions that increase quality, production and efficiency

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