Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician / Fitter required in Stroud, Salary: £30,000 + Bonus Schemes + Overtime: Up to 15 hours/week at 1.5x salary, Working Hours: Mon–Thu: 07:30–16:30, Fri: 07:30–14:00 (early finish!) Standard: 40 hours per week contract, full time permanent placement.

Benefits:

• Monthly Tool Allowance – £70 for full attendance
• Production Bonus – £250+ per person for hitting team output target (5 trucks/month)
• Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee
• Death in Service: 2x salary

We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join a leading name in the aerospace and mechanical engineering sector. If you have a solid engineering background and enjoy working on complex assemblies from the ground up, this is your opportunity to be part of a high-performing team producing world-class products.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out sub-assembly fitting and final assembly of products to exacting standards.
• Assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic components.
• Build fabricated assemblies from scratch using skills such as marking out, cutting, folding, pipe bending, weld joint prep, and hydraulic/pneumatic runs.
• Work from detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Perform quality checks to ensure alignment, accuracy, and finish.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and take responsibility for your own and others’ safety.
• Support other production activities as required.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering background with proven experience in a hands-on fitting/assembly role.
• Confident in interpreting technical drawings and instructions.
• Skilled in using hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a team-focused attitude.
• Problem-solving mindset and practical technical knowledge.
• Experience in vehicle fabrication/fitting an advantage.
• Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical circuits desirable.
• Background in Aviation, Military, Marine, or similar industries beneficial.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge products for global markets.
• 2x bonus schemes – earn extra every month for attendance and hitting team targets.
• Regular overtime available at enhanced rates.
• Early Friday finish for a better work–life balance.
• Be part of a supportive, skilled, and friendly team.

Visit us at Pertemps Gloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ (Open Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00).
For more information, call us on 01452 507500. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work with a reliable and well-established company. Apply today!