Mechanical Fitter

Job role: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Bristol

Contract type: Permanent

Shift: Dayshift (37 Hours)

A great opportunity to join an established, respected manufacturing business in Bristol. My client is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their expanding team. You will work out of their purpose-built facility located in Bristol, 15 minutes from exit 3 on the M32 . The successful candidate will ensure sub-assemblies are manufactured and installed correctly to specification and on time.

The role has arisen through growth, and the opportunity is in place for someone to develop exiting skills and learn new ones.

Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Fitter

Bench fitting work
Build of mechanical sub-assemblies  
Set-up & alignment of machine frames 
Set-up and alignment of tooling, to achieve specified tolerances/capability
Functional testing and fault finding
 Use of conventional machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc) and hand tools as

appropriate
Identify & communicate opportunities to enhance quality and reduce cost
Support visits to customers as required to commission & test machines, and resolve problems
Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved
Ensure statutory and company procedures & practices are maintained
Promote a safe working environment 
Booking of time to assigned work
Qualifications & Requirements – Mechanical Fitter

Completed recognised mechanical apprenticeship or national technical training programme
City & Guilds or NVQ qualification
Good working knowledge of machine build protocols, preferably gained within a packaging
machinery environment 
Knowledge of robotic systems would be an advantage
Current clean driving license and passport
Skills

Team player

Highly motivated
Customer focused
Change and goal orientated
Realistic and pragmatic approach
Good oral and written communication
Attention to detail
Computer literate
Proactive
Flexible
What we can offer – Mechanical Fitter

Company pension plan
25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Sick Pay scheme
Life assurance
Free onsite parking
Regular Overtime
For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Mechanical Assembler, Production Fitter, Maintenance Technician or Aircraft Fitter may be suitable for this position

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