BMR Solutions Ltd
Mechanical Assembler
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Mechanical Assembly Fitter
Location: Highbridge, Somerset
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £14.00 – £18.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week over 4 days – Every Friday Off
- Monday to Wednesday: 7:00am – 4:30pm
- Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
- Friday: Off
The Role
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Assembly Fitter to join an established manufacturing company based in Highbridge.
This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering a particularly attractive four-day working week, with employees completing their 37 hours between Monday and Thursday and having every Friday off.
The company is happy to consider candidates at different levels of experience. Applications are welcomed from experienced Mechanical Assembly Fitters as well as enthusiastic, mechanically minded individuals who have good practical ability and would like the opportunity to learn and develop within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
Full training can be provided for candidates with the right aptitude and attitude, while experienced Assembly Fitters will be offered a rate reflecting their existing skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanically assembling the company's manufactured products.
- Working from mechanical drawings, build instructions and specifications.
- Using basic hand tools to complete assembly and fitting work.
- Fitting and assembling mechanical components accurately.
- Checking completed assemblies to ensure they meet the required quality standards.
- Identifying and reporting any component or assembly issues.
- Working alongside other members of the production and engineering teams.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Following company procedures and health and safety requirements.
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Skills & Experience
The company is open-minded regarding previous experience and is interested in speaking with candidates who have either established mechanical assembly skills or the practical aptitude to develop them.
Experienced applicants may have a background in:
- Mechanical assembly or fitting.
- Engineering or manufacturing.
- Machine building.
- Production assembly.
- Maintenance or mechanical repair.
- Working from mechanical drawings.
Alternatively, candidates without formal mechanical fitting experience will be considered if they can demonstrate:
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Confidence using basic hand tools.
- A practical, hands-on approach.
- An interest in engineering, mechanics or manufacturing.
- Good attention to detail.
- A willingness to learn and undertake training.
- Reliability and a positive attitude towards work.
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Previous experience working from mechanical drawings would be advantageous; however, training can be provided for candidates who demonstrate the right practical ability and willingness to learn.
Hours
This role offers an excellent four-day working week, with 37 hours worked Monday to Thursday:
- Monday – Wednesday: 7:00am – 4:30pm
- Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
- Friday: Off
Pay & Contract
£14.00 – £18.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
The position is initially offered on a temporary basis with the intention of becoming permanent following a successful temporary period.
The hourly rate will reflect the successful candidate's previous mechanical assembly, fitting and engineering experience.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career within mechanical engineering, as well as for an experienced Assembly Fitter looking for a long-term position offering an excellent four-day working week.
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