Mechanical Fitter

Working Arrangements: This is an onsite role based in our easily accessible premises on Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WH. There is free car parking onsite.

Overview: The principal role of the Fitter is to assemble market leading, niche and innovative mechanical products to ensure on time, on budget delivery to a standard of excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble mechanical products in accordance with drawings, specifications and build procedures.
• Use build sheets to ensure times and processes of build are adhered to making notes as required.
• Raise Engineering Change Reports (ECRs) to refine and help improve product and processes.
• Make modifications in conjunction with the design team, during build to facilitate the customers’ requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in mechanical fitting and engineering assembly.
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Excellent problem solver, innovative and creative thinker.
• Self‑motivated, self‑starting and highly organized with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work on a variety of projects of varying duration.
• Adaptable to change, resilient, with a dynamic approach and ability to challenge the norm.
• Familiar with quality within projects ideally worked with ISO standards.
• Understanding of Health and Safety at work.

Hazard‑specific / Safety‑critical duties: This role requires an element of manual dexterity, manual handling, and working at height. Full training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset.
• 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams.
• 25 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid public holidays.
• Company Bonus scheme.
• Stakeholder Pension.
• Family friendly policies.
• Training and Personal Development.
• Some onward International Travel Opportunities.
• Complementary corporate work wear.
• Relocation Assistance.

Company Background: Here at Ridgway Machines, we are a specialised engineering company paving the way for bespoke, tailored machinery targeting a variety of engineering sectors from Coil Manufacturing, RTP and TCP taping machinery to Superconductor Winding and Taping machinery. We provide the all‑round service from design, manufacture, installation and any further assistance for the future. As a result of continuous and rapid growth due to recent investments and significant worldwide contracts we are currently seeking talented candidates to join our fast‑growing team based in our offices and manufacturing facility in Leicester. We are passionate about our employees and seek high calibre candidates who are equally as passionate about working in a highly collaborative, innovative and supportive environment. We seek candidates who always put customers first, who enjoy teamwork but thrive on autonomy and are ready to help us to achieve market leading, world class engineering. Ridgway is in the enviable position to offer you a ‘career’, not just a job and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, learning and developmental culture.

Important Information for Candidates: Pre‑Employment Screening: Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre‑employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right‑to‑work, proof of identity and references.

Data Privacy: Please note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

Equality of Opportunity: Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

Accessibility and Reasonable Adjustments: If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.