We are recruiting for an innovative, R&D focussed manufacturer, looking for a driven and ambitious Mechanical Fitter. This high technology business are developing new mechanical and electrical technologies and are an export success story. Core skills * Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial) * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions * Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory * IT skills (MS Office - Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum) * Ability to work as part of a team * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Qualifications/Experience * BTEC Level 3 or equivalent * Experience of prototyping * Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment * Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable * Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable * Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable Main Duties * Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings * Small-batch production - builds, fitting, and assembly * Prototype builds * Build readiness - supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety * Control of build quality - inspection of dimensions and characteristics * Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support co...