Mechanical Fitter

We are recruiting for an innovative, R&D focussed manufacturer, looking for a driven and ambitious Mechanical Fitter. This high technology business are developing new mechanical and electrical technologies and are an export success story. Core skills * Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial) * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions * Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory * IT skills (MS Office - Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum) * Ability to work as part of a team * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Qualifications/Experience * BTEC Level 3 or equivalent * Experience of prototyping * Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment * Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable * Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable * Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable Main Duties * Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings * Small-batch production - builds, fitting, and assembly * Prototype builds * Build readiness - supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety * Control of build quality - inspection of dimensions and characteristics * Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement * Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders) * General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment General information * Working hours (35 hour week): 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday * Company pension, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, EV Scheme, Cycle to Work, company pension, private healthcare and banked hours schemes Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief