Mechanical Fitter

Bristol
10 months ago
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MECHANICAL FITTER

BRISTOL

£32,000 + OVERTIME + BONUS + BENEFITS (average earnings in team £40k)

Due to company expansion, my client are looking to add to their skilled team with the addition of a Mechanical Technician.

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Fitter, with good experience in a Manufacturing environment. If you're a driven & highly motivated person wishing to craft out a successful and rewarding future in what is a truly unique environment, this could be the role for you. You will be working on a variety of Packaging Machinery equipment, which is manufactured and supplied to all parts of the globe, predominantly for the Food and Pharmaceutical sectors.

THE ROLE:

Assembly and commissioning of machines, machine modules and sub-assemblies using engineering drawings and 3d models.
Working within a small manufacturing team to produce efficient results.
Follow all department procedures.
Assemble parts to the required specification.
Complete all quality documentation required for designated tasks.
Identify problems with assemblies / parts and raise any quality issues.
Operate handling equipment and machinery when trained to do so.
Support in the implementation and sustainment of 5S standards.
Actively drive continuous improvement.
THE PERSON:

Apprentice trained - Desirable
Previous assembly experience
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Understanding of Bills of Materials.
Happy and able handling a variety of parts, including sheet metal and machined/electrical components.
Forklift license - Desirable
Lean manufacturing knowledge - Desirable

BENEFITS:

25 days + Bank Holidays
Overtime
Company Bonus
Flexible working
Medical cashback plan
7x DIS
Access to Perkbox - Discount platform

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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