Electromechanical Fitter / Installer, Full-time Permanent, £15.00£17.50 per hour (DOE) + overtime at 1.5x Location: North Gloucestershire (between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury) Travel: Approx. 30% UK and North America
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We are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and automation business for a skilled Electromechanical Fitter / Installer to join their growing production and installation team.
This role offers a great mix of hands-on factory-based work and travel to customer sites across the UK and North America to support machinery installation and commissioning. Youll be assembling bespoke automation systems, conveyors, and packaging machinery, working from detailed engineering drawings and playing a key role in bringing complex builds to life.
If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working as part of a close-knit, technically skilled team this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in advanced automation.
Key Responsibilities Assemble and install bespoke automation machinery and conveyors to exacting standards
Work both in-house (predominantly) and on customer sites across the UK and overseas
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and wiring diagrams
Carry out mechanical fitting and support electrical tasks where required (training provided if needed)
Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and performance expectations
Represent the business professionally while on site and maintain strong customer relationships
Essential Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience building or installing industrial machinery/conveyors
Mechanical fitting experience with good practical knowledge of assembly tools and methods
Basic electrical wiring experience or strong willingness and ability to learn quickly
Confident reading engineering drawings and following method statements
Good understanding of H&S and site safety requirements
British/EU passport holder (must be able to freely enter the USA/Canada)
No criminal convictions preventing overseas travel
Full UK driving licence
Within a sensible commuting distance of North Gloucestershire
The Offer
£15.00£17.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Overtime paid at 1.5x
Travel allowance and generous expenses for overseas projects
Private healthcare (post-probation, includes dependants)
Pension contribution scheme
21 days holiday plus bank holidays (with long-service increases)
Cycle-to-work scheme
Excellent career development and supportive team culture
Typical Travel Pattern
While this is primarily a workshop-based role, around 30% of your time may involve travel for installation work either UK-based or in North America (typically up to 3-4 weeks at a time). The schedule varies but is always planned to balance workload and worklife commitments.
?? Interested? Apply online today or visit us at: Pertemps Gloucester Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ, Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 17:00 Call us for more information: 01452 507500
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