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**Exciting Opportunity for a Skilled Fitter to Join a Leading Engineering Powerhouse**

Are you ready to elevate your career in the engineering world? This is your chance to become part of a pioneering team that is at the forefront of producing automatic machinery for the lead acid battery industry. This company is renowned for its innovation, excellence, and contribution to powering some of the world's most significant automotive names. With a heritage dating back to 1968, the company prides itself on engineering design, manufacturing prowess, and an unwavering commitment to customer care and support.

**What You Will Do:**

As a Fitter, your role is crucial in ensuring that assemblies are manufactured to the highest standards, accurately and on time. Your responsibilities will include:

- Fitting and assembling machine parts accurately according to engineering drawings.

- Utilizing hand tools, power tools, pillar drills, deburring tools, and grinding wheels safely to assemble components.

- Ensuring components meet specifications using engineering measuring equipment.

- Installing machines at customer sites overseas as necessary.

- Adhering to safe systems of work and reporting any issues immediately.

- Contributing to process, productivity, and quality improvements by highlighting issues to management.

**What You Will Bring:**

The ideal candidate will possess:

- Completion of a Mechanical Apprenticeship.

- Proven ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings and specifications.

- Flexibility to travel abroad for customer installations if required.

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Basic computer literacy.

**Company Contribution & Industry Information:**

This role is instrumental in maintaining the company's status as a world leader in the lead acid battery manufacturing machinery industry. By joining the team, you will be contributing to the production of millions of batteries that power significant automotive and UPS systems globally. The company is part of Marmon Holdings and adheres to the values and ethical policies of Berkshire Hathaway, ensuring a commitment to excellence and integrity across all operations.

**Location:**

This opportunity is based in Gloucester, offering a chance to work with a globally recognised leader in engineering innovation.

**Why Join Us?**

In addition to a competitive salary (£15.10 to £16.10 based on a 37-hour contract)

• Working a  9-day fortnight, every other Friday off !
• Group Life Assurance
• Excellent pension and welfare package.
• Employee incentive plan
• Group income protection, generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working options

 This is a unique opportunity to develop your career, work on innovative projects, and be part of a company that values growth, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

**Take the Next Step**

If you are a motivated Fitter ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact in the engineering industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company where your work will power the world's biggest names in automotive engineering and beyond.

**Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career. Apply today!**

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