Job Description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mechanical

Fitter

to join our well-established engineering organisation, based in our head office in Kendal, Cumbria. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be required to have a background in engineering and manufacturing.

Training will be provided on the job for any candidate wanting to embark on a new career in Hydro Fitting.

Must be prepared to travel frequently within the UK and globally at short notice.

The role

Assemble, disassemble and examine mechanical components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and supplier specifications Review engineering drawings and specifications to prepare material and equipment for customer demand Compile and complete technical reports Keep equipment in good working order by performing regular checks Prepare and perform safety inspection

Salary: Up to 36k + Working Away Allowance & Overtime

The individual

NVQ Level 4 and relevant experience Proven track record within manufacturing environment, preferably engineering with operations e.g., industrial or manufacturing sectors Engineering Documentation - able to read and follow engineering drawing and other types of engineering documentation, geometrical tolerancing and critical dimensions Strong functional skills - specifically experience in Excel and Word Full UK driving licence

Why Gilkes?

Gilkes invests in its people & in developing a positive organisational culture. Our values-based approach has been shaped from a 165 year heritage as a family-owned business and we strongly believe that our people are the ultimate differentiator & are at the heart of everything we do. In return for our employees commitment, we offer:

Generous Pension Scheme (with flexible pension benefits) Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity) 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (the option to buy more!) Continuous professional development & membership funding Cycle to Work scheme Life Insurance Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support
For more information regarding our people and benefits, please follow this link: https://www.gilkes.com/about-us/career-apprenticeships/

Interested? Contact us at recruitment@gilkes.com for more information.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 36,073.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kendal LA9 7BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a Level 4 Qualification and/or relevant experience for this position?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: In person