Assembly Fitter
£25,770.60 - £30,577.44
Outskirts of Maidstone
Contract Type: Permanent
Monday to Thursday 06:30 - 15:30 or 07:30 - 16:30
Fridays 06:30 - 11:30 or 07:30 - 12:30

- Join a global leader in the design and manufacturing

- Contribute to accelerating society’s transition to a cleaner, healthier environment

- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life cover, and health cash plan

- Collaborative team environment with a focus on quality, innovation, and employee well-being

- Opportunities for training and career development within a well-established company

- Our client, a renowned manufacturer, is seeking a skilled Assembly Fitter to join their team on the outskirts of Maidstone, Kent.

Position Overview
As an Assembly Fitter, you will play a crucial role in building and producing quality products. You will be responsible for fitting and assembling fabricated parts, setting up hydraulic and electrical systems, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of finished products. Your work will directly contribute to the company’s mission of providing innovative and reliable products that help create a cleaner, healthier environment.

Responsibilities
- Fit and assemble fabricated parts using lean, efficient, and safe methods

- Set up hydraulic and electrical systems, installing pipes, valves, pumps, and motors

- Ensure neat cable tying of hoses and complete electrical tasks

- Perform fault diagnosis and dismantle faulty assemblies

- Ensure accuracy and quality of finished parts using air tools or socket sets

- Lift large components using appropriate lifting equipment

- Support design and development tasks as required

- Provide training to peers and trainees

Requirements
- Served technical apprenticeship or equivalent training

- Good broad technical knowledge

- Willingness to undertake further training

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and independently

- Well-developed problem-solving skills and good practical abilities

- Ability to work accurately in a lean manner with excellent attention to detail

- time management skills

- Working knowledge of electrics, pneumatic, and hydraulics

- Fitness level to stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and lift heavy components

Company Overview
Established in 1979, our client has grown to become a global leader in design and manufacturing. Their unique range of products is crafted at their state-of-the-art facility, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology to ensure quality, refinement, and innovation. With a commitment to accelerating society’s transition to a cleaner, healthier environment, they continue to set the standard in their industry.

Benefits
- Pension scheme after 3 months of employment

- Life cover from day one

- Health Shield cash plan after 7 months

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Long service awards

- Numerous employee well-being initiatives

Alongside this comprehensive benefits package, you’ll be part of a great company culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. The team is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow their careers.

How to Apply
If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this Assembly Fitter role, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. For any questions about the role or application process, please contact our recruitment team at .

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