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Assembly Fitter

Legal Entity:  Fives Landis Ltd.
Country:  United Kingdom
State:  West Yorkshire
City:  Keighley
Job Family:  Operations
Job Type:  Permanent position
Work Location:  On-site
Compensation: 

Fives Landis Ltd. is actively seeking an Assembly Fitter to join its teams in Cross Hills, West Yorkshire, UK. 

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. 

How do we do that?  

For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life. 

Fives Landis Ltd, a subsidiary of the Fives Group, is a manufacturer of high-precision cylindrical and special grinding machines. Historically, we supplied the automotive and ship-building industries and more recently we are also diversifying into the Electric Vehicle and Optics markets. We are based in Cross Hills, West Yorkshire and have an Innovation Centre in Bedford. 

It is with you, that industry can do it! 

We are currently seeking a Full-Time, Permanent Assembly Fitter, who has the same desire to prove that industry can do it! 

At Fives we all have a part to play in achieving our common purpose. Your role will be to: 

  • Build precision mechanisms to a high standard, in an efficient manner. 

  • Assemble components/machines on time, to the right quality and on budget. 

  • Work on new machines, refurbishment projects and Aftermarket orders. 

  • Liaise with other departments to meet the build schedule and customer requirements. 

  • Always follow best practice Health & Safety procedures to keep self and others safe. 

  • Be open to change and focused on continuous improvement. 

 

At Fives Landis Ltd, and under the direction of the Assembly Manager, you will join the Assembly team. 

Since we are located a short distance from Bradford, it will be easy for you to reach us by public transport or car. 

If this is you, come join us, too! 

We are seeking someone who is:  

  • An apprentice-served machine tool/mechanical engineer, with an interest in engineering and manufacturing.  

  • Competent in using precision assembly techniques; with attention to detail. 

  • Able to read, understand and follow engineering drawings and specifications. 

  • Experience of working to lean manufacturing methodologies, eg. 5S, 6 Sigma, root cause analysis etc. 

 

Why come to Fives? 

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields. 

We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally, thanks to our onboarding and support programmes. You will be able to benefit from 

a wide range of benefits, including: 28 days Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays, Shift Premium Payments, Healthshield, Life Assurance, Perkpal and Competitive Pension.  

Industry can do it with you! 

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