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Mechanical Assembly Fitter

EXPRESS ENGINEERING

Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Salary Not Specified

EXPRESS ENGINEERING, Lobley Hill, Gateshead

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a8d227fb37b24027b9921786d124f155

Full Job Description

  • Undertake assembly/fitting tasks, following and adhering to customer procedures and specifications

  • Pressure Test and Flush various hydraulic systems and actuators using cleanliness standards and incorporate results into customer reports

  • Support valve function testing on hydraulic actuators

  • Have a can-do attitude and work well with others in a team environment

  • Be flexible in your approach - willing to work overtime when required to suit customer requirements

  • Be willing to pass on your knowledge and train others

    General assembly/fitting work, following and adhering to customer procedures.

  • Working on hydraulic sub-sea actuators

  • Hydrostatic pressure testing

  • Gas Testing

  • Reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications

  • Be time served or have equivalent demonstratable experience within a similar role

    An opportunity has arisen for a number of Mechanical Assembly Fitters to join us at Express Engineering, an Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer based in the North East of England. With 50 years of experience in machining and assembling critical subsea components and systems, we are a market leader in the specialised products we produce.


    • Along with exceptional rates of pay, you will also receive enhanced employer pension contributions, overtime opportunities, recruitment recommendation scheme, training and development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, sports and social clubs allowing access to onsite gym and squash court plus free tea and coffee.

    You will be working a two-shift pattern including night shift which attracts an allowance of 29.25% of basic rate per hour. Overtime is paid at time and half.

    We welcome all applications, however; you must be eligible to work in the UK.

    This is a fantastic time to join us at Express Engineer. In recent years we have delivered strong growth and now employ over 250 people at our Gateshead site.