Mechanical Fitter

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary Details: £32000.00 a year

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The successful candidate will support hazardous operations, testing firing sites. You will work closely with Lead Test Engineers to prepare and maintain test sites, handle propellants, conduct sampling and analysis, and perform various critical operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure correct feedline pressures are set for testing procedures.

Assist Lead Test Engineers with site preparation and maintenance.

Handle and sample propellants, conduct analysis, and perform system checks.

Maintain and operate mechanical and steam vacuum systems.

Calibrate instrumentation and maintain steam boiler operations.

Collate and review test data for reporting and analysis.

Operate high-pressure gas and fluidic systems with expertise.

Utilize electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.

Prepare, install, remove, and decontaminate customer flight hardware, including test engine instrumentation.

Skills and Competencies

Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.

Strong understanding of high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.

Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.

Experience with mechanical systems, vacuum systems, and steam boiler maintenance.

Proficient in using measurement and testing equipment

"Be wary of buyers asking to use 'Gumtree delivery' or 'Payments on Gumtree' because Gumtree doesn't offer these services currently. Requests from Whatsapp or SMS could be scams"

"Only access Gumtree from and do not follow links sent by other users"

"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"

"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"

"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"

"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"

"Trade in person, use PayPal 'paying for an item or service' to transfer money"

"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"

Date Posted: 15 May 2025
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