Mechanical assembly fitter

Mechanical Assembly Fitter We are working with a client who are actively recruiting for a time served mechanical fitter to work on a wide range of mechanical assembly project applications within the UK Defence and Nuclear industries. The Role and Requirements; * The ideal candidate should be able to work on their own initiative and be able to read and understand complex engineering drawings. * The role will entail the fitting, assembly and testing of a wide array of assemblies. The scope of work will cover relatively straightforward tooling through to complex mechanical assemblies with associated hydraulic systems. * The size of projects will vary from items which can be handled manually up to and including larger assemblies which require specialised lifting and handling equipment. * Working closely with the Project Engineering team, you will be responsible for meeting the customer requirements as defined by their specification and testing requirements. * It is advantageous that candidates have manual machining experience in order to support the assembly and testing process. Schedule: * Day shift, (Apply online only) (Mon-Thu), (Apply online only) (Fri) * 33 days holiday per annum (includes bank holidays) * Overtime paid at 1.5x Ability to commute/relocate: * Ripley, DE5 3ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience / Qualifications * Time Served / Level 3 Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline * Mechanical Assembly: 5 years * Manual Machining: 3 years * Excellent Interpersonal skills, comfortable working as part of a team * Experience of working within relevant industries; Nuclear, Defence * Experience of working with a wide range of assemblies in size and weight * Experience of working to tight tolerances