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Job Description:

Job post summary

 

Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

 

The Role:
We are looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled Fitter to join our busy Assembly Team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the final assembly and fit-out of heavy steel fuel tanks and bowsers to exacting specifications.

 

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Mechanical Assembly: Fitting components, sub-assemblies, and hardware to steel fabrications.
  • Electrical Installation: Wiring and terminating single and three-phase ancillary systems (pumps, motors, control panels, lighting).
  • Plumbing & Pipefitting: Installing fuel lines, valves, and pipework – this is a critical requirement for this role.
  • Testing & Inspection: Pressure testing, electrical continuity testing, and final quality inspections to ensure "right-first-time" quality.
  • Problem-Solving: Interpreting engineering drawings to resolve fitment issues on the fly.

 

Your hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (30-min lunch two breaks). Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods is essential.

 

About You:
You are a time-served fitter or have significant experience in a heavy engineering, agricultural, plant, or automotive assembly environment. You are comfortable working with large steel structures and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

 

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Mechanical: Proven background in mechanical assembly and fitting of heavy components.
  • Electrical: Competent working with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems (wiring, fault-finding, and terminating).
  • Plumbing/Pipefitting: Experience with threaded pipework, compression fittings, and fuel/oil lines.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (due to our location).
  • Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices in a workshop environment.

 

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and schematics.
  • Computer-literate (MS Office) for recording job completions and test results.
  • Experience with fuel systems or ATEX-rated equipment.
  • FLT or Overhead Crane licence.

 

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Manufacturing
  • Years Experience

    1+ years

  • Career Level

    Experienced (Non-Manager)

  • Educational level

    Vocational