Job Description

Assembly Fitter (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location:

Cheltenham, UK (On-site)

Benefits:

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, On-site gym, Free on-site parking.

Role Overview:

Are you a hands-on individual with a passion for precision and quality? Join our dynamic team at the Engineered Systems Manufacturing Unit (ESMU) as an

Assembly Fitter

, where you'll play a key role in assembling, testing, painting, and packing high-quality products. Based at our Cheltenham facility, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to continuous improvement.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on...

Assembling, testing, painting, and packing products to meet quality and productivity standards. Operating and setting machines in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Working from engineering drawings and daily plans to meet production targets. Performing shot/bead blast cleaning and basic paint spraying. Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to EHS policies. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting team goals. Taking ownership of your personal development and being flexible to support other duties as needed.

Your previous experience is likely to include....

Proven experience in fitting and assembly within a production manufacturing environment. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Strong numeracy and literacy skills to manage daily tasks. Basic computer literacy and an understanding of your commercial impact. Experience with MIG welding, paint spraying, hydro testing, or shot/bead blasting; use of overhead cranes; or holding an Electrical NVQ or equivalent.

To be successful in this role you will...

Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a proactive, flexible approach. Be a team player who can also work independently when required. Show a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous learning. Possess good organisational and time management skills. Be capable of following instructions precisely and contributing positively to the team culture. Ideally, bring problem-solving skills and the ability to train others.
The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.


Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.


Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!


Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days' paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts' portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below.

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.


We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.


We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender-neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause-friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments.


We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.