Mechanical Fitter

Shipley
9 months ago
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Calling all Mechanical Fitters!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in mechanical design and development? We're seeking a talented individual to join our clients dynamic team in Shipley!

Salary & Benefits

  • £37,440 per annum

  • 40 hours per week

  • Mon- Thu 7am - 4pm & Fri 8am - 1:30pm

  • 33 days holiday

  • Pension 3% Employer

  • Overtime at enhanced rate Sat time and one half/Sundays double time / Bank holidays double time and day back

  • Uniform

  • Free parking

  • Excellent working culture

    The Role

  • Working from drawings

  • Using a variety of hand/air & power tools

  • Mechanical fitting as per drawings/instructions

  • Working to specific timescales

  • Fitting a variety of equipment including guards, switches, hoses & pumps

  • Working with pneumatic & hydraulics

  • Use of manual machines

    The Candidate

  • Hold NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent

  • Previous mechanical fitting experience

  • Ability to work from drawings

  • Confident in working on pneumatic & hydraulics

  • Confident is using a variety of hand tools

  • Strong Mechanical engineering background

    About the company:
    Our client operates in the construction, M&E, refrigeration and custom automation industries.

    Providing a service to multiple sectors including - Food and Beverage, Commercial, Retail, Education, Healthcare and Ecclesiastical, they offer construction, build and M&E services. Refrigeration and cooling automation services and custom automation / robotic systems to match any customer requirement.

    As a company, they value creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. As a member of their team, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity, tackle exciting challenges, and make a tangible impact on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to take your mechanical design career to new heights, we invite you to join us on this thrilling journey

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