Fitter​/Tester - AFM

Fitter / Tester - Mechanical (Hydraulics)

Location:

Wolverhampton

Rates:

• Standard Days: £22.87 PAYE / £30.40 Umbrella
• Double Days: £26.19 PAYE/ £34.81
  
  Umbrella

You will be responsible for evaluating, assembling, stripping, rebuilding and testing mechanical units and sub-assemblies in line with technical drawings, process plans, Component Maintenance Manuals and Product Acceptance Test schedules. The work is hands‑on, accuracy‑driven and carried out in a quality‑focused manufacturing environment.

• Evaluate, strip, assemble and test units and sub-assemblies using mechanical and some electrical techniques
• Work from engineering drawings, process plans and acceptance test schedules
• Carry out functional testing using calibrated test equipment and accurately record results
• Apply metrology principles using manual and digital measuring equipment (micrometres, depth micrometres, etc.)
• Support hydraulic assembly, testing and fault diagnosis activities
• Perform fault finding during assembly and test phases
• Assess manufactured features for conformance and report non‑conformances
• Adhere strictly to quality procedures and manufacturing standards
  
  Participate in investigations, Lean events and continuous improvement activities
• Support stock control systems where required
• Safely transport tools, materials and equipment
• Work flexibly within the team to support production objectives

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical or Engineering discipline
• Strong experience in mechanical assembly and testing within a precision manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of hydraulics and metrology
• Experience working to engineering drawings, process plans and quality documentation
• Comfortable working in a regulated Aerospace / Defence environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Calm under pressure with a flexible, proactive approach

• Experience using crimp tools and basic wiring as part of testing activity
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
• Experience with fault‑finding and diagnosis
• Knowledge of ESD and PCB handling (advantageous but not essential)
• Good PC skills and problem‑solving ability

You will be joining a highly skilled Assembly & Test team working on complex, high-value Defence products in a modern manufacturing environment. Training is provided where needed, and there is real opportunity to develop multi‑skill capability across build, test and repair routes.