At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and maintain innovative packaging machinery in a hands-on engineering role.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturer known for engineering excellence and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative team while developing your mechanical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical fitting or engineering is essential; relevant qualifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31130 - 31130 £ per year.
Spider is advertising for a well-established manufacturer of innovative packaging machinery, supplying customers across a range of industries as they seek a Mechanical Fitter to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis in Norwich, Norfolk.
Company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: Salary £31,130 per annum, rising to £32,073 after probation with opportunities for further progression
- Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 4% employer)
- Additional: Daily vending allowance, free fresh fruit every Tuesday and Thursday, and regular staff events and team-building activities.
About the role:
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will play a key role in the assembly, servicing, and refurbishment of specialist packaging machinery. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for building machines through to testing and commissioning stage, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard of quality and accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical professional who enjoys hands-on engineering work and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The role is based on a 37-hour week on site in Norwich.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Assemble machinery and equipment through to testing and commissioning stages.
- Service, rebuild, and maintain machinery within the workshop.
- Manufacture chains and mechanical sub-assemblies using a variety of mechanical fitting techniques and fixings.
- Carry out pre-delivery checks, fitting of labels and scales, and ensure machines are ready for customer delivery.
- Identify build issues and communicate findings to relevant personnel to support efficient problem-solving.
- Complete associated build and quality documentation accurately and on time.
- Support the training and development of new team members where required.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to maintaining high build quality standards.
About you:
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will have previous experience within a mechanical fitting, engineering, machine assembly, servicing, or maintenance environment. You will possess strong mechanical engineering knowledge and be confident working from technical information to complete high-quality builds. A Mechanical Apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualification would be advantageous. You will be highly organised, quality-focused, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential for success in this role.
About Them:
The company is a well-established manufacturer of innovative packaging machinery, supplying customers across a range of industries. With a reputation for engineering excellence and product quality, they offer a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute ideas, and be part of a collaborative team.
Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Mechanical Fitter role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Mechanical Fitter in Norwich employer: Spider
Join a well-established manufacturer of innovative packaging machinery in Norwich, where you will be part of a skilled engineering team dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work culture that fosters employee growth through training and team-building activities. With additional perks like a contributory pension scheme and regular staff events, this is an excellent opportunity for mechanical professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
