Mechanical Fitter

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team based in Norwich on a full-time, permanent basis.

Role Summary:

Responsible for the surveying and dismantling of equipment, cleaning and surveying the equipment to drawings, rebuilding small sub-assemblies and assembling new mechanical assemblies. This role requires flexibility of working within all of the MRO / Fitting areas of the business. Excellent fitting / bench fitting skills are required to ensure the equipment is surveyed and manufactured to the highest industry standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the Survey / Fitting team in modern, open plan manufacturing environment.
• Working and communicating with other departments e.g. Mechanical Fitters, Wire Persons, Test Engineers and Engineering.
• Occasionally required to support operational requirements for the MoD in the UK and/or overseas.
• Occasional opportunity to support Field Service Engineers on outwork in the UK or overseas (optional).
• Pressurised role working to tight time schedules.
• Specific tools will be provided to complete the job, you will need to provide your own hand tools.
• Undertake a full programme of training under direct supervision to becoming a Mechanical Fitter.
• Surveying / building / manufacturing items from component level to sub-assembly level through to assembly of complete systems (on occasions) under direct supervision.
• Receiving and carrying out work instructions from your MRO Manager.
• Booking time worked to the correct cost code using the company’s ERP system.
• Recording survey results.
• Training and supporting other personnel within the MRO / Fitting areas when own training is complete.
• Any other such duties that may be reasonably compatible with the nature and scope of the role.

Person Specification:

• A skilled, experienced mechanical fitter. Machine builder, assembly technician.
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship as a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, Assembly Technician or similar.
• Must be educated to a minimum of NVQ / City & Guilds level 3 in a relevant discipline.
• Able to read and fully understand technical engineering drawings for assembly and component parts.
• Must have excellent bench fitting skills using a variety of hand and electric tools.
• Be able to use a selection of manual machine tools such as Lathes, Milling Machines, Surface Grinders and Pedestal Drills, working to tight tolerances.
• Ability to use precision measurement equipment such as Micrometers, Vernier’s and Slip Gauges.
• Experience in using lifting and slinging equipment.
• Must be a good team player with the ability to work using own initiative when required.
• Must have the aptitude to produce workmanship to the highest industry standards.
• Must work in a safe and orderly manner to ensure all company H&S standards are adhered to.
• Must work at an acceptable pace to meet deadlines, without sacrificing H&S & Quality standards.
• Must be willing to train or be trained by others when required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised when required.
• Knowledge of working within the Defence Industry (Desirable).

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.