Fitter

OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for aFitterto join our well-established engineering organisation, based in our head office in Kendal, Cumbria. Reporting to the Fitter Supervisor, 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 roleAssemble, disassemble and examine mechanical components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and supplier specificationsReview engineering drawings and specifications to prepare material and equipment for customer demandCompile and complete technical reportsKeep equipment in good working order by performing regular checksPrepare and perform safety inspectionMust be prepared to travel frequently within the UK and globally at short notice.Salary: Up to 34k + Working Away Allowance & OvertimeThe individualGilkes is looking for an organised and reliable team player who can bring energy, commitment and positivity to a well-established team. With a solid work ethic and a can-do attitude, diligence and reliability will be essential in providing support:NVQ Level 4 and relevant experienceProven track record within manufacturing environment, preferably engineering with operations e.g., industrial or manufacturing sectorsEngineering Documentation able to read and follow engineering drawing and other types of engineering documentation, geometrical tolerancing and critical dimensionsStrong functional skills - specifically experience in Excel and WordFull UK driving licenceWhy 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 fundingCycle to Work schemeLife InsuranceAccess to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing supportAnd much more... interested? Contact us via gilkes.comApplicants must have the right to work in the UK.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: 24,625.00-34,201.00 per yearBenefits:Additional leaveBereavement leaveCompany eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEnhanced maternity leaveEnhanced paternity leaveFree parkingGym membershipHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceOn-site parkingSick paySchedule:Monday to FridayOvertimeAbility to commute/relocate:Kendal: 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 personReference ID: GGG00134JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-09