Assembly Fitter
Location: Bedfordshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
First Achieve Engineering are working with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Assembly Fitter to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled fitter to contribute to high-quality projects within a well-established environment.
The Role
As an Assembly Fitter, you will play a key part in the production process, ensuring that units are built, tested, and prepared to the highest standards. Responsibilities include:
Reading and working from detailed engineering drawings.
Assembling, disassembling, rigging and de-rigging units.
Conducting pressure testing on components and completing documentation.
Producing dimensional and strip inspection reports.
Safely using air-powered and electrical tools.
Painting and preparing units for despatch.
Accurately booking jobs through the ERP system.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with 5S practices.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve Right First Time (RFT) and On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery.
What You'll Need
A recognised qualification in a mechanical discipline.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment utilising fitting skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and quality plans.
Confident in using measuring and inspection equipment.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Time-served apprenticeship and/or experience with rotating assemblies (desirable).
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Excellent training and career development opportunities.
Supportive team environment with long-term stability