Mechanical Fitter | Nelson | £18 per hour + Overtime + EOT Profit Share Looking for more variety in your work, and the chance to see the machines you build come to life on site?
This is a hands-on role that splits your time between the workshop and customer sites, both in the UK and overseas. Youll be building and assembling bakery machinery from drawings and CAD models, installing it at customer sites, and getting stuck into testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
The business is employee-owned, which means everyone here has a genuine stake in how things run and shares in the profits too.
Heres what youll be doing: Assembling machinery from 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
Installing, commissioning and starting up machines at customer sites
Carrying out site surveys, repairs and fault finding when needed
Supporting factory acceptance tests (FATs) and equipment handovers
Working with motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics and sensors
Rolling your sleeves up to support the wider team wherever needed
Whats in it for you: £18 per hour plus regular overtime at time and a half
Annual profit share after 12 months (Employee Ownership Trust)
Health cover, health cash plan and workplace pension
Full workwear provided
The chance to travel, learn and take on real responsibility in a growing team
Youll need: A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Solid bench fitting, assembly and general mechanical skills
The ability to read technical drawings and CAD references
Pneumatics experience and hands-on familiarity with production equipment
A full UK driving licence and valid passport
A proactive mindset and the flexibility to switch between factory and field work
About the company: GBS Automation is based in Nelson. They design and manufacture bespoke bakery machinery for clients across the UK and beyond. As an employee-owned business, everyone here has a meaningful stake in its success and a clear incentive to deliver high standards for every project.
Interested? No need for a lengthy application. Just send a short overview of your experience and well take it from there.
So you're aware, your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring manager.
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