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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