Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mechanical Fitter to join our well-established engineering organisation, based in our head office in Kendal, Cumbria. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be required to have a background in engineering and manufacturing. Training will be provided on the job for any candidate wanting to embark on a new career in Hydro Fitting. Must be prepared to travel frequently within the UK and globally at short notice. Salary: Up to £36k Working Away Allowance & Overtime The role - Assemble, disassemble and examine mechanical components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and supplier specifications - Review engineering drawings and specifications to prepare material and equipment for customer demand - Compile and complete technical reports - Keep equipment in good working order by performing regular checks - Prepare and perform safety inspection The individual - NVQ Level 4 and relevant experience - Proven track record within manufacturing environment, preferably engineering with operations e.g., industrial or manufacturing sectors - Engineering Documentation – able to read and follow engineering drawing and other types of engineering documentation, geometrical tolerancing and critical dimensions - Strong functional skills - specifically experience in Excel and Word - Full UK driving licence Why Gilkes? Gilkes invests in its people & in developing a positive organisational culture. Our values-based approach has been shaped from a 165 year heritage as a family-owned business and we strongly believe that our people are the ultimate differentiator & are at the heart of everything we do. In return for our employees commitment, we offer: - Generous Pension Scheme (with flexible pension benefits) - Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity) - 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (the option to buy more!) - Continuous professional development & membership funding - Cycle to Work scheme - Life Insurance - Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support For more information regarding our people and benefits, please follow this link: https://www.gilkes.com/about-us/career-apprenticeships/ Interested? Contact us at recruitment@gilkes.com for more information. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.