Mechanical Assembly Hydraulics Fitter

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

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