How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Great Yarmouth
Hours: 39 hours per week
Competitive Salary & Benefits
At Hayley Dexis, we’ve built-up our reputation over the course of the last five decades with stock, service, and people at the core of everything we do.
We are entering an exciting period of growth, and our 1300 people, doing things the “Hayley Way” along with industry-leading customer service, are central to our success.
We’re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter based at our Great Yarmouth facility working within the Defence side of our business; Hayley Dirs.
About the role:
What We’re Looking For In Our Mechanical Fitter
- The Mechanical Fitter role is based at our facility in Great Yarmouth.
- This role is responsible for programming, setting up, and running CNC milling machines along with the precision assembly of x-ray equipment and mechanical construction both in-house and on-site.
- You’ll ensure all safety practices and procedures are followed in the workshop. You also monitor and control hazardous waste, including record-keeping of deposits and disposals.
- The supervision of support contractors for general assembly is also a key aspect of the role, as well as ensuring work is completed to the design/quality standards specified.
- You’ll work closely with a range of stakeholders, including the mechanical design office, and make sure all documentation is complete in line with the relevant stage-gate and task status.
- Assisting with safe handling heavy items, stock control, packing, and other duties along with supporting off-site work falls within the role.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For In Our Mechanical Fitter
- Educated to City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical engineering discipline.
- Experience working in precision engineering/mechanical assembly environment.
- CNC programming skills.
- Excellent communication skills dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
- Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office suite.
- Familiar with industry standards and general ISO9001 quality requirements.
- Broad knowledge of mechanical engineering practice together with a high level of ‘hands-on skill and competency.
- Awareness, general knowledge, and implementation of Health and Safety procedures.
- Proficient using workshop tools and standard metrology instruments for accurate measurement and quality control.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and determine appropriate assembly sequences, including working independently of detailed assembly drawings when required.
- Knowledge of safe and effective dismantling procedures for machinery and mechanical systems.
- Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues related to the assembly and integration of mechanical components.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What you’ll get in return:
- From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays)
- Life assurance cover (x2 salary)
- Invitation to healthcare schemes
- Company pension scheme
- Wellness programmes
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Training and development provided through our own Hayley Academy
What to expect from our recruitment process:
- Initial screening
- Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner
- Face-to-face interview either in-person or Microsoft Teams
- Decision outcome
We’ll close this role on 2nd August, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest, so don’t miss out.
A final note...
Not sure you tick every box? Please don’t let that stop you from applying.
Need any reasonable adjustments? Just give our talent acquisition team a shout.
Any questions on your mind? Please reach out to us at careers@hayley-group.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills