Assembly Fitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sociable hours 7AM to 3:30PM with an early finish on Fridays, regular midweek & weekend overtime and 31 holidays per annum are just a few of the perks that the Assembly fitter will enjoy whilst working with this long established manufacturing organisation.
Employing around 200 people across the UK, this impressive engineering business offers end to end services from initial concept design through to ongoing service and aftercare.
Because of continued demand of their impressive machinery, this employer is actively recruiting a number of permanent Assembly fitter vacancies.
This employer is based in LEEDS, just a few miles from the M1 & M62 motorways, meaning the successful candidate will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Bradford, Castleford, Pontefract, Wetherby, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Barnsley, Halifax and Dewsbury.
Key Responsibilities of the Assembly fitter will include:
- Building and assembling a range of bespoke machinery, ensuring that all units are produced in line with drawings & specifications
- Installing various auxiliary components including pipework, decorative panelling and sub-assemblies
- Carefully and accurately following build procedures & instructions
For the Assembly fitter position, we are keen to receive CVs from individuals who possess:
- IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL – Formal qualifications within a relevant subject (Apprenticeship, NVQ/City & Guilds/ BTEC, HNC, HND etc.)
- Previous experience working in a similar role as well as the ability to effectively use hand & power tools
- The ability to read, interpret and work directly from engineering drawings
Working Hours of the Assembly fitter:
39 Per week, spread across a regular day shift
- Monday to Thursday – 07:30 to 15:30
- Friday – 07:30 to 14:30
In return, the Assembly fitter will receive:
- Annual salary: Between £28,500.00 – £30,000.00 per annum
- Frequent overtime available midweek (1.33) and on weekends (1.50 Sat & 2.00)
- Holiday allowance: 31 days including bank holidays – rising to 36 after continued service
- Statutory pension contribution after initial probation period
- Full time, permanent employment with a growing organisation
To apply for the Assembly fitter position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assembly Fitter roles across E3 Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,500 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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