Mechanical Fitter

Reference 2024-17337

Non fixed term

Cranfield, Cranfield

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING

Experienced

Your missions

Due to our ongoing projects and significant growth, we are looking to recruit Mechanical Technicians (Fitters) for our Cranfield operation.

This is a hands-on role, reporting to the Engineering Production Manager and/or Team Leader. The role is for an experienced ‘Fitter’, who can contribute to the business immediately and guide, develop, and assist less skilled personnel.

The Mechanical Technician/ Fitter will be primarily responsible for the following:

·       Responsible for building test rigs, using their skills to fit mechanical components. Reading engineering drawings to work out build schedules and identify material requirements.

·       Providing machining, and engineering fitting services to areas within the business.

·       Using their skills to improve the machining, fabrication, and fitting times within the business.

·       Supply information to Engineers for bid preparation.

·       Supporting the Facilities Team in building maintenance and improvement.

·       Being actively involved in continuous Improvement activities.

·       Assisting Project Engineers with technical issues and solving problems on test rigs.

·       Assisting Apprentices in their development.

You are

To be considered, we require the following qualifications, skills and experience:

·       The candidate is likely to have undergone a Time Served Apprenticeship in either Mechanical Fitting, Machining, or fabrication.

·       Has at least 5 years’ experience after being an apprentice in a maintenance or technical production type role.

·       Good fitting skills.

·       Is computer literate.

·       Works well in a team and has good communication skills.

·       It would be beneficial if the candidate has undergone further training in Safety, Forklift Truck driving, Rigging and/or Encloses Spaces.

Additional information


Specialization: TAB - Mechanical, HVAC & Civil Work coordination and management

Level of education (all) Non-Degree Program

Place: United Kingdom, Cranfield, Cranfield

Travel: No

Employment level: Non cadre