Assembly Fitter

Reference: BBBH41279_1759834130
  • £19.69 - £27.09 per hour + PAYE or Umbrella
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Permanent

We are recruiting experienced Assembly Fitters to join a leading engineering company working on specialist projects for deployable infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality builds and project delivery.

Job Title: Assembly Fitter
Location: Cambridge
Contract: 6 months (potential for extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (07:15 to 15:45), Friday (07:15 to 12:15)
Pay: £19.69/hour (PAYE) or £27.09/hour (Umbrella)

Candidate must be able to provide 3 years' worth of employment references and must be eligible to obtain basic security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:

  • To manufacture, assemble and build units to company's standards.
  • Assemble and build projects using engineering drawings and design data.
  • Support production managers in meeting deadlines and maintaining budget requirements.
  • Take part in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S processes.
  • Ensure all equipment and tooling needs are identified and reported.
  • Attend production meetings when required.

Requirements:

  • Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, or joining, preferably in automotive or heavy industry.
  • Skilled in drilling aluminium components and installing blind rivets with pneumatic tools.
  • Completion of an apprenticeship (City & Guilds or equivalent) in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting, or Manufacturing and Assembly.
  • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical designs.
  • Knowledge of workshop processes, production methods, and safety standards.
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive team-oriented approach.

Qualifications:

  • Completed a City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting or a Manufacturing and Assembly Qualification.
  • Experience in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting or equivalent trade.
  • Understanding and experience in Assembly processes and techniques.


What We Offer:

  • Overtime opportunities with competitive pay rates.
  • The chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading organisation.
  • Potential for contract extension beyond 6 months.

Contact freddie Southall

Email - F.Southall@Mane.co.uk

Phone - 01923 470 714

Freddie Southall Associate Recruiter

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