Job Title: Mechanical Assembler / Fitter
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: £16 per hour (dependent on experience)
Sector: Engineering Manufacturing Food Processing Equipment
Build. Fit. Deliver Excellence.
Join a well-established and respected engineering manufacturing company as a Mechanical Assembler/Fitter. This hands-on role involves assembling and fitting high-quality stainless steel equipment used in the food processing industry.
What You ll Be Doing
- Assemble and fit manufacturing components to a high standard for stainless steel food processing equipment.
- Work within a team in the production area or occasionally on client sites, adhering to all Health & Safety, production, inspection, and disciplinary standards.
- Mechanical motor fitting, stripping, and rebuilding.
- Build and assemble pneumatic air systems and bearing housings.
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings with confidence.
- Use hand tools and mechanical equipment proficiently.
- Build special purpose machinery and carry out hydraulic system assembly and maintenance.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping, motivation, and discipline in the workplace.
- Follow risk assessments, method statements, and company policies.
What We re Looking For
- Proven mechanical assembly and fitting experience in manufacturing, ideally within special purpose machinery or food processing equipment.
- Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
- Skilled in using a variety of hand tools and mechanical instruments.
- Good team player with a commitment to health and safety standards.
- City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualifications advantageous but not essential.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
- Specific daily hours with breaks as follows:
- Monday: 7.30 am 4.00 pm (with breaks)
- Tuesday: 7.30 am 4.30 pm
- Wednesday & Thursday: 7.30 am 5.00 pm
- Friday: 7.30 am 12 noon (overtime available)
- Overtime generally available paid at 1.5x standard rate, including Saturday mornings.
Benefits
- Subsidised drinks and snacks via vending machines
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Life assurance and sick pay scheme
- Pension scheme
- Workwear provided
- Regular staff meals and company events
Ready to Join?
If you re a skilled Mechanical Assembler/Fitter looking to work with a respected manufacturer on quality food processing equipment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and bring your hands-on expertise to a company that values craftsmanship and teamwork.