Mechanical Fitter
Full time, Permanent
Knighton, Wales
On-site
Clayton Engineering Limited specialise in the design and manufacture of launch and recovery equipment for lifeboats. As part of the RNLI we support them to save lives at sea by manufacturing high quality equipment and sustaining its life in service. Our vehicles are often featured on the BBC TV Program 'Saving Lives at Sea', and can be seen at many of the RNLI Boathouses across the country.
The company has a site based in Knighton in Mid Wales on the Powys / Shropshire / Herefordshire border. Easily commutable from Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Leominster or Hereford. LD1, LD7, LD8, SY7, SY8, SY9, HR5, HR6
The company is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter required for the assembly of a range of complex mechanical equipment including lifeboat carriages and lifeboat launch and recovery tractors.
The ideal candidate will ideally have a strong background in vehicle mechanics and mechanical engineering. An excellent knowledge of hydraulics is essential and good knowledge of electrics would be advantageous but training will be given for suitable candidates. The ability to work to engineering drawings and standardised work instructions, safely and efficiently is essential.
Working Hours are: 8:00-17:00 Mon-Thur & 8:00-16:00 Fri (39 Hours per week)
Competitive Hourly Rate
If you consider yourself to be someone who enjoys working in a busy team delivering quality product and would like to work in a friendly and safe environment then please apply.
Full Job Description Available on Request.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Knighton LD7 1LP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Mechanical assembly: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person