Job description

First Achieve's Engineering Division have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Test Fitter to join an established and growing company in the Edinburgh region. Our client is an international manufacturer, dedicated to defence industries world-wide.

You cannot hold a passport/citizenship for any other country, except the UK. Dual citizenship is not accepted.
You most likely will require your own transport.

What's on Offer:

Straight to permanent role
£16.67/hr
37hr/week
4 day work week, Monday to Thursday
7am to 4:45pm
OT 1.5x
This role will report directly to the Test Supervisor and you will be expected to work with minimal supervision, once you've been trained.

Duties will involve the following:

Work in collaboration with the Test Technicians, Supervisor, Assembly Manager and Works Manager.
Co-ordinate and perform test procedures on components and assemblies.
Testing involves methods such as hydraulic pressure testing, external water testing, load testing's and N&V testing.
Follow all departmental documentation procedures.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of processes and procedures.

Essential skills, experience and knowledge:

Have a traditional mechanical engineering apprenticeship and/or an HNC/HND/Level 3 SVQ/NVQ in a mechanical engineering related field.
Be a currently practicing mechanical fitter/technician/service engineer who has had prior or current experience in testing.
Experience of performing hydraulic flushing and load testings.
Have prior experience operating in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Have good all round knowledge and experience of hydraulic systems and equipment as well as be efficient in reading engineering drawings and hydraulic circuits.
Have the capacity to follow documented processes and plans on test sheets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business, who can offer long-term stability & career progression for the right candidates. APPLY TODAY and one of our Engineering Consultants will be in touch to discuss in more detail