Mechanical Assembly Hydraulics Fitter

Mechanical Assembly Hydraulics Fitter up to £40k Base + Benefits South East | Ref: ABJ6772

Perm: onsite 5 days

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Assembly (Hydraulic) Fitter to join a leading engineering and R&D team developing advanced hydraulic testing systems for global customers.

This is a hands-on role as a Hydraulics Mechanical fitter prepares a broad variety of component parts and assembling them into finished system elements used to construct specialist hydraulic test and motion simulation systems before shipment to customers worldwide.

As a Mechanical Assembly (Hydraulic) Fitter, you will work with large, high-value components manufactured to tight tolerances, using a range of hand, power and precision engineering tools. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Assembly & Fitting

* Prepare component parts to required quality standards before assembling into system elements

* Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies using hand, power and precision engineering tools

* Work with large and high-value components requiring careful and sensitive handling

* Use and correctly interpret component and assembly drawings, along with written and verbal instructions

* Carry out manual handling of components and assemblies in accordance with health and safety requirements

* Use lifting equipment safely and appropriately where required

Quality & Safety

* Identify and report substandard quality through established procedures

* Ensure components and assemblies meet required quality standards before progressing

* Work in accordance with work instructions, risk assessments and health & safety requirements

* Maintain 5S workplace cleanliness standards

* Contribute to the development of work instructions and risk assessments

Team & Customer Support

* Work effectively with colleagues across the production and engineering teams

* Support installation work at customer sites when required

* Represent the company professionally when working with customers

Qualifications & Experience

* Demonstrable experience reading and interpreting technical drawings for component parts and assemblies

* Mechanical assembly experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

* Experience working with high-value / low-volume component parts in a precision engineering environment

* Commercial mechanical assembly experience

* Understanding or experience of hydraulic systems would be advantageous

* Apprenticeship or equivalent practical/educational background

* Strong mechanical aptitude and practical assembly skills

* Ability to correctly read and interpret component and assembly drawings

* Confident use of hand, power and precision engineering tools

* Excellent hand skills and dexterity

* Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Full-time | Permanent | £30–40k | Flexible benefits package

To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)
Email: Ref: ABJ6772
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed