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Mechanical Fitter

£14 - £16 per hour
Full-time

Mechanical Fitter: Orpington, Kent
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (After 13 Weeks)
Rate: £14.00 - £16 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Start: ASAP

Our client is a growing UK manufacturer of high-quality bespoke display and meeting room solutions, supplying premium products to corporate clients and professional organisations. Their work combines engineering precision, craftsmanship, and creative design to produce tailor-made installations that meet exacting standards of performance and presentation.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Assembly & Production: Assist in assembling bespoke products to technical drawings; use hand tools and measuring equipment to build frames, panels, and components; carry out sub-assemblies and ensure all work meets quality standards.
  • Quality Control & Packing: Inspect items for accuracy, damage, and finish; check assemblies against drawings; carefully pack and wrap products to prevent damage during transport.
  • Driving & Deliveries: Drive between the St Albans and Kent sites (typically 1–2 times per week); safely load and unload goods; maintain a roadworthy company vehicle; ensure punctual and professional delivery.

The Successful Candidate Requires:

  • Previous experience in a  Mechanical Fitting.
  • Enthusiastic and keen to learn with a view to long-term development
  • A practical, hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (up to 25kg)
  • full, clean UK driving licence
  • Reliable, organised, and comfortable working independently or as part of a small team

Benefits:

  • Progression route into management
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career growth
  • Overtime opportunities available once permanent
  • Supportive, friendly working environment
  • On-the-job training and skill development

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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