Assembly & Installation Fitter

Role Information:

Job title - A&I (Assembly and Installation) Fitter
Salary - £32,000
Location - Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role:

The Assembly & Installation Fitter is responsible for the fitting and installation of machined parts, sheet metal components and various assembled parts in accordance with engineering drawings, technical specifications and quality standards.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary production team, the role ensures all assembly and installation activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, supporting the delivery of projects

on time and to customer expectations.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

Assemble and install components including machined parts, brackets, and other assembled parts
Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications and associated design data
Ensure all tasks are completed within allocated timeframes and to required quality standards
Follow company production processes, procedures and configuration control requirements
Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures
Identify and report any issues, defects or non-conformances during assembly
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean and 5S activities
Maintain a clean, organised and compliant work area
Ensure tools, equipment and materials are used correctly and maintained in good condition
Accurately complete required documentation, including timesheets and job records
Support production meetings or team briefings where required

Apply if you have most of the following:

Experience in a hands-on role requiring manual dexterity, precision and accuracy
Background in any practical trade (e.g. mechanical fitting, vehicle body building, fabrication, construction or similar)
Proven ability to work with tools and assemble components to fine tolerances
Experience working in a workshop, site or manufacturing environment is beneficial
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

Technical skills/education:

Apprenticeship (e.g. City & Guilds) or equivalent in a relevant trade (desirable)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information
Understanding of basic assembly and installation techniques
Familiarity with workshop or site-based health and safety practices
Basic knowledge of production processes and methods
Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Additional local needs:

Onsite working
Candidates will need to be able to obtain BPSS clearance

The benefits in the role include:

Development of practical and technical assembly skills
Opportunity to gain experience across a range of engineering projects
Clear progression pathways into senior fitter, specialist or supervisory roles
Ongoing training and skill development in tools, systems and processes
Exposure to engineering drawings, specifications and real-world applications
Involvement in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

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