Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Are you a mechanical fitter experienced with assembling machinery, equipment or complex parts?

We're recruiting numerous skilled mechanical assembly fitters for an exciting assignment assembling and testing complex machinery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role - working to standard operating procedures, engineering drawings and assembly instructions.

Our client is a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

About the role:

Located in Wortley, Leeds, this is a varied role, assembling and testing OEM (original equipment manufacturer) machinery. Duties can include:

• Assembly and testing of equipment to meet customer requirements
• Delegation and support of non-complex tasks to semi-skilled team mates
• Carry out Operator Asset Care tasks
• Ensure the area is kept to 6’s standards and audit work areas as and when required
• Escalate any parts, drawing, routings and machine Faults 
• Participate in investigations to determine non-conformance (5Y/8D)
• Ensure that Stock control procedures are adhered to at all times
• Provide on-the-job training to apprentices and new employees

Pay: £33,706 per annum / £17.28 per hour
Annual Leave: 28 days for the first 12 weeks, 33 days thereafter.
Pension: workplace pension enrollment after 12 weeks 
Working Hours: 6am-2pm Mon to Thurs, 6am-11:30am Fri. Some flexibility on start and finish times can be offered to fit public transport capabilities.

These roles are being offered on a temporary ongoing basis with the current order book requiring colleagues until at least the end of 2025. In previous years, we have seen colleague gain permanent positions with this client - though as ever, this cannot be guaranteed. 


About You:

We're looking for applicants that are apprentice trained/hold NVQ L3 in a mechanical engineering discipline and have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. Flexibility, can do attitude, safety, the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to work to standard operative procedures and assembly instructions are all important skills to bring to this role. 

Interested? Please apply online or contact the team at Cubed Talent for more information on (phone number removed).