At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and fit machinery while ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Company: Growing engineering business in Kingswinford with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Permanent role, early finishes on Fridays, competitive salary, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible hours, opportunities for overtime, and potential travel.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on bespoke engineering projects that make a difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical fitting and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Mechanical Build Engineer Permanent Kingswinford Hours – 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Thursday Early finish Fridays Our client, based in Kingswinford, is looking to add a skilled and mechanically minded Mechanical Build / Fitter to their growing team.
Working closely with the Manufacturing Manager, you will ensure machines are built to specification and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical assembly and fitting of machinery, equipment and sub-assemblies
- Working from engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation
- Installation of hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems
- Integration of mechanical components and third-party equipment into larger assemblies
- Identifying and reporting build or component issues to the relevant departments
- Supporting equipment installation, servicing and upgrades at customer sites when required
- Carrying out inspections and quality checks throughout the build process
- Using workshop machinery and hand tools safely and effectively
- Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes
- Supporting project planning activities and contributing to efficient build schedules
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety
- Undertaking additional engineering and production support duties as required Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in machine building, mechanical fitting or equipment assembly
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fluid power schematics
- Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills and a professional approach
- Flexible attitude towards overtime and occasional travel
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Valid passport and willingness to travel when required Desirable
- Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent)
- Experience within bespoke machinery, special purpose machinery or capital equipment manufacturing
- Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
- Experience operating workshop equipment, lifting equipment or forklift trucks
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement experience What's on Offer
- Permanent position with a growing engineering business
- Early finish on Fridays
- Opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
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Contact Details:
Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Mechanical Build Engineer in London
Mechanical Assembly
Fitting of Machinery
Reading Engineering Drawings
Interpreting Fluid Power Schematics
Hydraulic Systems
Pneumatic Systems
Fault-Finding Ability
