Senior Mechanical Fitter

Va Technology Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Builder for on-site work in Telford, UK. The role involves constructing mechanical equipment, managing teams, and ensuring quality standards. A City & Guilds, ONC, or HNC engineering qualification is required. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience, leadership qualities, and be willing to travel worldwide. Benefits include company events and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment and machine building.
• Proven ability to lead small mechanical teams.
• Willingness to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Construct mechanical equipment and install at customer locations worldwide.
• Lead and develop junior fitters.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical equipment assembly

Problem-solving

Team management

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

City & Guilds, ONC, or HNC qualification in Engineering

Tools

Hand and power tools

SAP

Job description

World leading supplier of manufacturing systems for large-scale aerospace, medical, and automotive companies around the world.

We are seeking a Mechanical Equipment Builder to work as part of a team to build VA Technology systems and equipment from detailed engineering drawings, at our manufacturing facilities and at customer locations worldwide.

Reporting to: Manufacturing Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Construct mechanical equipment.
• Install equipment at customer locations worldwide.
• Perform fault finding and rectification.
• Lead small mechanical teams.
• Provide guidance and instruction to team members.
• Train and develop junior fitters.
• Manage tasks actively.
• Navigate VA Tech software to access part drawings and material requirements.
• Complete T&I and BQC sheets to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain the designated build area and ensure good housekeeping.
• Set standards and lead by example following company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements.
• Complete daily equipment check sheets and manage findings.
• Support off-site work as needed.
• Possess hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, assembly, and machine building.
• Use hand and power tools proficiently.
• MEWP & FLT qualification is advantageous; training can be provided.
• Proven ability to deliver projects and solve problems.
• Be competent in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Demonstrate team management experience.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds, ONC, or HNC qualification in Engineering discipline.

Key Attributes:

• Professional manner and ability to represent the company.
• Forward-thinking in task management.
• Leadership qualities to motivate others.
• Keen to accept responsibility and accountability.
• Willingness to travel worldwide.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, on-site in Telford, UK.

Benefits: Company events, on-site parking.