Mechanical Fitters

Morson are recruiting Mechanical Fitters to join Marshall Land Systems at their new facility in Merthyr Tydfil.

There are contract and permanent roles available, the contracts will be initially for 6 months with a strong possibility of becoming permanent. 

The hourly rate is £17.67 or £23.88/hour via an Umbrella company. The permanent salary is £35,000.  

The next Assessment days will be on 16th and 17th September and will involve both individual and group assessments and a trade test. 

The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for the inspection, refurbishment, and repair of shelter units to ensure they meet operational, safety, and customer requirements. The role supports both refurbishment activities and the assembly and installation of new containers, contributing to the successful and timely delivery of customer projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Mechanical Fitter ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The role involves but is not limited to the following:

Refurbishment & Repair

Conduct detailed surveys of shelters requiring partial or full refurbishment (mechanical and basic electrical elements)

Carry out repair, refurbishment, and upgrade activities to restore units to required specifications

Identify and report defects, damage, or deviations from engineering standards

Reverse engineer components where drawings or specifications are incomplete or unavailable

Assembly & Installation

Support assembly and installation of new containers and associated systems

Assist with build, test, and installation phases, including fault finding and rectification

Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and is ready for inspection, testing, and customer acceptance

Technical Execution

Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions

Safely use mechanical and electrical hand tools (e.g. drills, rivet guns, sealing tools, jigsaws, socket sets)

Complete all work in line with engineering and quality standards

Health, Safety & Environment

Carry out all tasks in accordance with safe systems of work and health and safety procedures

Ensure appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

Identify hazards and report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses

Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment in line with 5S principles

Support the company’s commitment to maintaining a safe production environment

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all assembly installations comply with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and company standards

Complete, check sheets, and quality records accurately

Support quality inspections and testing processes

Identify non-conformances and assist with corrective actions where required

Maintain high standards of workmanship to ensure right-first-time build quality

Continuous Improvement

Actively support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment

Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and build quality

Participate in Lean activities including 5S, standard work, and waste reduction initiatives

Support improvements that enhance safety, productivity, and delivery performance

Authority & Decision Making

Carry out repairs or upgrade work within the scope of approved engineering documentation

Raise technical or quality concerns to the supervisor where required

Support resolution of issues during repair or upgrade process

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, assembly, or maintenance role

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Experience working in a quality-controlled or production environment

Competence in using a wide range of hand and power tools

Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship

Desirable

Experience in refurbishment or repair environments

Ability to reverse engineer components where documentation is limited

Experience in regulated industries such as manufacturing, defence, or engineering

Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean practices

Technical Skills

Mechanical assembly, disassembly, and repair techniques

Understanding of structural components, fixings, and sealing methods

Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous)

Ability to work accurately from detailed work instructions

Additional local needs

Full-time, site-based role

Ability to work in confined spaces where required

Manual handling and physical work involved

Successful candidate must be eligible for and pass BPSS clearance