MANUAL MACHINIST/ MECHANICAL FITTER

Due to ongoing and consistent growth, this thriving, market leading business is looking for a Manual Machinist/Mechanical Fitter to join their well-established Staffordshire based team. Harnessing over 100 years’ experience in high end manufacturing, this role offers the opportunity to work within the industry’s most buoyant sectors including food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics.

Working a Monday to Friday 37.5 hour week, you will attract a competitive starting rate of between £17.06 - £18.47ph dependent on experience + enhanced overtime rates + site work incentives + 25 holidays + contributory pension (4-8%) + outstanding sick pay benefits + enhanced benefits package, this is an outstanding opportunity to build/further a career in hygienic plant & process.

The Company

With over a century of hygienic manufacturing expertise supplying the world’s most prestigious manufacturers, this company have positioned themselves at the very forefront of their industry. This company are currently delivering multi million pound projects worldwide, with substantial further growth expected within the next 2 years.

The Role
Working within a multi-skilled team, the Manual Machinist/Mechanical Fitter will provide best in class machined parts and assemblies across the business portfolio to assist in the delivery of full lifecycle turnkey projects both in the UK and worldwide. .

Core duties:

• Production of machined parts and assemblies to required tolerance and timescale using a manual lathe
  
  
• Building up complex mechanical assemblies including both hydraulic and pneumatic services both in the workshop and on site
  
  
• Working on food grade/pharmaceutical equipment including pressure vessels, agitators, mixers, homogenizers, seals, bearing and valves.
  
  
• Working alongside production and aftersales to produce required parts
  
  
• Occassional site work for installations/maintenance
  
  Skills
  
  
• Experience working with Stainless steel
  
  
• Experience of working manual lathes
  
  
• Experience of hand fitting
  
  
• Experience of assembly
  
  
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
  
  
• C&G or BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 in Mechanical engineer (Or equivalent) as a minimum
  
  The Person
  The successful candidate will undoubtedly be a highly driven mechanical engineer with a background in machining stainless steel parts for hygienic settings.
  
  You will be results driven with a confident and dynamic personality. Self-motivated you will pro-actively support existing and future teams. A strong focus on quality is essential.
  
  Ideal industry backgrounds would be:
  
  
• Food
  
  
• Pharmaceutical
  
  
• Beverage
  
  
• Dairy
  
  
• Cosmetics/Healthcare
  
  
• Chemical
  
  
• Aerospace
  
  You will also be willing to travel within the UK and possibly overseas (expenses paid)
  
  In return, you will receive:
  
  
• Salary of £17.06 £18.47ph depending on experience
  
  
• Enhanced overtime
  
  
• 25 holidays
  
  
• Contributory pension (48%)
  
  
• Outstanding sick pay benefits
  
  
• Outstanding employee benefits package (Discounts/Car scheme/Cycle to work scheme/Life assurance)
  
  
• Exposure to major turnkey projects in world class manufacturing environments from day one
  
  This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, stable business and take ownership of this busy role.
  
  If you wish to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please use the ‘apply now’ button or contact Jo Bailey or Jo Eley on (phone number removed) for further details.
  
  BE Engineering Ltd is a relationship driven recruiting partnership offering a confidential and personalised career service throughout the UK. We are interested to hear from high calibre professionals across all areas of engineering and manufacturing who are looking for their next progression. Our highly motivated and quality driven consultancy will work to connect you with the very best opportunities in the market. Contact us now on (phone number removed)