Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Location: Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Company: Elevation Recruitment Group – Working with a Large Manufacturing Business

About the Role:

Elevation Recruitment Group is excited to partner with a large manufacturing business based in Ilkley, who are currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team. This is a permanent position offering an excellent hourly rate, as well as opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Working hours: Early shift (Monday - Friday 6am- 2.15pm) / Late shift (Monday - Wednesday 2.15pm - 12.30am, Thursday 2.15pm- 12am, Friday's off)
Hourly Rate: £15.29 + shift allowance 

Key Responsibilities:

• To determine the parts required for the assembly operation
• To perform general inspection of the parts picked, to ensure they are the correct to the bill of materials
• and in good condition
• To assembly the items required following the instructions on the engineering drawing, ranging from
• building machine sections to small components.
• To assembly pipe work, this includes pneumatic pipework and general pipework.
• To safely use hand tools as required for the assembly e.g., hand drill, mag-drill, grinder, air tools, stud gun
• To quality check completed assembly to ensure dimensional tolerances are satisfied.
• To ensure work performed meets the production timescales.
• To safely move parts, using the appropriate lifting tools and operating the overhead crane.
• To adhere to the company safe systems of work and appropriate standard operating processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Level 3, Level 3 NVQ Mechanical Engineering Fitting and Assembly or
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a fitter (including apprenticeship).
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to use hand tools (such as hand drill, mag-drill, grinder, air tools, stud gun).
• Experience moving and turning large assemblies.
• Understanding of H&S policy, procedures and working safely.
• Understanding of quality.
• Understanding of building assemblies and working to tolerances.
• Exposure to working with job cards.
• Exposure to basic MIG welding (desirable).
• Experience working in confined spaces

What We Offer:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities..
• The chance to work with an established and growing manufacturing business.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to , or contact us directly for more information about the role