Mechanical Fitter (Pneumatic/Machinery)

Cheltenham
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Mechanical Fitter (Pneumatic/Machinery)

£32,000 - £37,000 + (OTE £37,000 - £45,000) + Overtime + Private Health insurance + Bonus Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish + International Travel

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Do you have a background working with heavy machinery assembling pneumatic systems/values or similar looking to join an expanding business that can offer career progression, fantastic company benefits, the chance to boost your income with regular overtime and the chance to travel internationally?

This company designs, builds and installs bespoke factory automation and control systems for industrial clients worldwide. They cover everything from robotic handling and conveyor systems to vision inspection and fully integrated PLC-controlled lines, they supply both standalone machines and complete turnkey automation solutions.

This role is a split between the workshop and travelling to client sites, you will build and install industrial machinery. You will travel 30% of the time UK wide and internationally to clients sites. Generous allowances and hotels included with overtime compensation for travel.

This role would suit a Mechanical Fitter/Assembler or similar with a background in Machinery /Automation/Pneumatics or similar background looking for a role that comes with fantastic company benefits and the opportunity for international travel.

The Role

Mechanical Fitter/Assembler
Travel around the UK and Abroad
Workshop 70% - Travel 30%
The Person

Mechanical Fitter/Assembler background or similar
Background in Industrial / Automation / Machinery /Pneumatics
Reference Number: BBBH24123

Key Words: Mechanical Fitter, Fitter, Machine, Manufacturing, Electromechanical, Automation, Conveyor, Control System, Robotics, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Worcester, Travel, Pool, Assembler, Pneumatics, Workshop, Machine shop, Installation, Installer, Winchcombe, Evesham

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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