Fitter / Assembler

Fitter / Assembler
Permanent
Leamington Spa
Day shift/Flexibility working rotating shifts.
Salary £33, 620.73 per annum + shift allowance (where applicable)

Our client is a world leading, manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. They specialise in heavy duty vehicles and are looking for a Fitter / Assembler to join their team on a permanent basis.

As a Fitter /Assembler you will be responsible for the assembly of sub-assemblies or the finished machine assembly of both manufactured and bought-out supplier components. This is a varied and challenging position for the successful candidate, which will draw from a broad range of skills including problem solving, multitasking, teamwork, and attention to detail.

The successful Fitter /Assembler would ideally have experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or Automotive environment and confident with reading and working to technical drawings.

Fitter / Assembler – Role & Responsibilities:

• Uses own skills and hand-held tools to assemble painted steel components and supplier components in an efficient manner to maximise production.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner and reports hazards associated with the equipment or its operations to the Fitting Shop Team Leader
• Fitter/Assembler produces finished sub-assemblies and machines to the required quality standard.
• You will also be involved in the inspection of the machine.
• Self-inspects own work to set quality standards.
• Follows required procedures that are provided to assist in the assembly process.
• Maintains and produces a level of output that will minimise production delays.
• Cleans and maintains an orderly work area.
• Communicates effectively with other workers in the process workflow.
• Assists others in the area when needed.

Fitter / Assembler – Key Skills Required:

• Must have Assembly experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ideally knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Good mechanical skills
• Ability to read and work to drawings and standard operating procedures.
• Physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down and overhead.
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools, including air operated wrenches.
• Trained in the use of overhead cranes.
• Flexible attitude to working hours.

Working hours:
Day shift:
08.00-17.00 Monday – Thursday and 08.00-12.00 on Friday (38 Hrs)
Rotating weekly shifts:
06.00-14.30 Monday to Thursday and 06.00-12.00 on Friday
14.30-23.00 Monday to Thursday and 12.00-18.00 on Friday