Skilled Fitter

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs, we are hiring for a number of Skilled Fitter positions. These positions are available on initial 12-month contracts based on their Derby site following a 3-shift pattern.

What you will do as a Skilled Fitter:

Fitting of engine components and/or modules as directed by engineering drawings and technical specifications
Raising non-conformance issues
Working to set deadlines to achieve performance targets and Customer delivery commitments
Working in a compliant manner to ensure that products are built to the correct technical and quality specifications
Participating in continual review and improvement processes for the business to identify best practice
Ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained in the workplace

Experience and qualifications required of a Skilled Fitter:

It is essential that candidates possess a recognised time-served apprenticeship within a Mechanical Engineering discipline, at either City and Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3, and BTEC national or equivalent qualification. *Please attach these qualifications to your CV if possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in using a variety of engineering equipment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply instructions correctly to achieve required product quality
Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate relevant fitting experience of engine components
PC literacy is essential
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable mind-set
Knowledge of lean principles and process basics
Problem solving skills
Manual handling essential due to the nature of the job
Comfortable working at height
Has good interpersonal skills

Next steps:

We will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this Skilled Fitter position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business