Manufacturing Fitter

**About Breathe Safety**:
Breathe Safety stands as a prominent and well-established provider in the confined space and safety equipment sector. Our expertise encompasses the manufacture, sales, service, hire, and training of safety-critical equipment, catering to a diverse range of industries. Having recently relocated to our headquarters at Bournemouth Airport, we continue to expand our horizons with operational branches in Fawley and the Teesside area.

Our new headquarters symbolize our commitment to innovation, employee growth, and enhancing customer experience. In this dynamic environment, we are not just maintaining but actively reinforcing our leading position in the industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt and evolve, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency for our clients.

**Our Core Values**:
At Breathe Safety, our values are the bedrock of our culture and operations. We adhere to PACT: Positive Attitude, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Trustworthiness. These values guide every aspect of our work and are vital to our ongoing success. We seek individuals who align with these values and are eager to contribute to our dynamic team.

**The Opportunity**:
Join our team as a skilled **Manufacturing Fitter**, where you will play a vital role in producing high-quality products for the confined space and petrochemical industries. This position involves working on a diverse array of products, including but not limited to diesel and electric breathing air compressors. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to manufacturing products to the highest standards and are eager to enhance their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assemble and fit a diverse range of products, including diesel and electric breathing air compressors.
- Conduct small fabrication work and prototyping.
- Maintain and repair high-pressure cylinders feeding breathing air trailers.
- Operate hand and power tools, such as grinders and drills.
- Ensure that the workspace is maintained according to 5S principles.

**Required Experience and Skills**:

- Previous experience working under manufacturing environments.
- Mechanical background will be advantageous.
- Proven ability to read and interpret P&ID and basic mechanical/electrical drawings.
- Experience with 12/24 volt DC electrical systems.
- Excellent organizational skills within a manufacturing setting.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Skilled in high-pressure pipework up to 300 Bar will be beneficial.
- Welding skills (MIG/TIG) are highly desirable.

**Schedule**:

- Day Shift - Monday to Friday
- **Monday to Thursday**: 6:30 AM to 4:00 pm; **Friday**: 6:30 AM to 12:30 noon.

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave for length of service.
- Company pension
- Cycle and Tech Scheme
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Friendly working environment.
- Training & Development Opportunities

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Christchurch, BH23 6NE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person