Fitter/Mechanical Technician

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 About the Role 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 Responsibilities 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 continuous improvement Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders) Recording of day-to-day activities – route cards and time sheets General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment Qualifications 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 Required Skills Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills 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 Preferred Skills Additional electrical skills beneficial Experience of prototyping Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines Experience of lean manufacturing environment Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets Pay range and compensation package General information Working hours (35 hour week): 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday Company pension, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, EV Scheme, Cycle to Work, company pension, private healthcare and banked hours schemes