Mechanical Fitter

Omega Resource Group
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last month
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Job role: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Bristol

Contract type: Permanent

Shift: Dayshift (37 Hours)

A great opportunity to join an established, respected manufacturing business in Bristol. My client is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their expanding team. You will work out of their purpose-built facility located in Bristol, 15 minutes from exit 3 on the M32 . The successful candidate will ensure sub-assemblies are manufactured and installed correctly to specification and on time.

The role has arisen through growth, and the opportunity is in place for someone to develop exiting skills and learn new ones.

Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Fitter

Bench fitting work

Build of mechanical sub-assemblies

Set-up & alignment of machine frames

Set-up and alignment of tooling, to achieve specified tolerances/capability

Functional testing and fault finding

Use of conventional machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc) and hand tools as

appropriate

Identify & communicate opportunities to enhance quality and reduce cost

Support visits to customers as required to commission & test machines, and resolve problems

Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved

Ensure statutory and company procedures & practices are maintained

Promote a safe working environment

Booking of time to assigned work

Qualifications & Requirements – Mechanical Fitter

Completed recognised mechanical apprenticeship or national technical training programme

City & Guilds or NVQ qualification

Good working knowledge of machine build protocols, preferably gained within a packaging

machinery environment

Knowledge of robotic systems would be an advantage

Current clean driving license and passport

Skills

Team player

Highly motivated

Customer focused

Change and goal orientated

Realistic and pragmatic approach

Good oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Computer literate

Proactive

Flexible

What we can offer – Mechanical Fitter

Company pension plan

25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Sick Pay scheme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Regular Overtime

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Mechanical Assembler, Production Fitter, Maintenance Technician or Aircraft Fitter may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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