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Job Title: Assembly Fitter
Location: Cambridge
Contract: 6 months (potential for extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (07:15 to 15:45), Friday (07:15 to 12:15)
Pay: 19.12/hour (PAYE) or 26.04/hour (Umbrella)
We are recruiting experienced Assembly Fitters to join a leading engineering company working on specialist projects for deployable infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality builds and project delivery.
Candidate must be able to provide 3 years' worth of employment references and must be eligible to obtain basic security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble and build projects using engineering drawings and design data.
- Support production managers in meeting deadlines and maintaining budget requirements.
- Take part in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S processes.
- Ensure all equipment and tooling needs are identified and reported.
- Attend production meetings when required.
Requirements:
- Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, or joining, preferably in automotive or heavy industry.
- Skilled in drilling aluminium components and installing blind rivets with pneumatic tools.
- Completion of an apprenticeship (City & Guilds or equivalent) in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting, or Manufacturing and Assembly.
- Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical designs.
- Knowledge of workshop processes, production methods, and safety standards.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive team-oriented approach.
What We Offer:
- Overtime opportunities with competitive pay rates.
- The chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading organisation.
- Potential for contract extension beyond 6 months.
