Fitter/machinist

**Are you looking for a long-term perspective in a successfully growing, profitable company? Then you've come to the right place**
CARBOLITE GERO makes a significant contribution to technological progress: we are a leading international manufacturer of innovative and reliable high-temperature furnaces and ovens as they are indispensable for production and research facilities as well as quality and analytical laboratories. As part of Verder Scientific, we belong to the German-Dutch technology group Verder, a group of companies with over 2000 employees around the globe.
A vacancy exists for a:

- **MECHANICAL SKILLED FITTER/MACHINIST**
Due to the continued success and growth of the business, we are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter/Machinist to join a busy, friendly team within our Mechanical Assembly Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to work within the Company’s busy fitting machine shop area where various mechanical fitting and assembly take place, and machined parts are manufactured and assembled.
**Primary responsibilties**:

- Installation of bespoke hydraulic, pneumatic and gas systems to our wide range of furnaces and ovens.
- Read engineering drawings and a basic piping schematic.
- Work on their own initiative to perform mechanical fitting tasks.

**Key skills and qualifications**:

- Good skill base in mechanical fitting.
- Basic knowledge of machining processes and skill in performing machining operations such as drilling, milling, and turning to a good standard.
- Ideally have at least 3 years' previous experience within an industrial background.
- Have a minimum of C&G or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting.
- Previous experience of Haas CNC Milling would be a distinct advantage.
- The ability to read and understand Mechanical Drawings
- A full driving licence.

**What we have to offer**
- 37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 - 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 -12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).
- Hourly rate circa £15.80 based on experience and qualifications
- Company incentive scheme.
- Premium rates for overtime.
- Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions

and with 8 x salary death in service policy
- 23 days annual leave rising to 26 after 3 years - plus statutory days.
- Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme - enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.
- Development and career opportunities.
- Sports & social events, free on site parking and access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.

Due to the location, you will ideally need your own transport, however, we are situated next to Hope train station and on a regular bus route from and to Sheffield.
Do you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a pro-active approach to be a key member in this highly productive team, working in the heart of the Peak District?
If this is you then please apply.
**Interested?**
**Carbolite Gero Ltd**. - Parsons Lane - Hope ‑ Derbyshire ‑ S33 6RB

**Salary**: From £15.80 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location