Skilled Fitter

As a Skilled Fitter, you will be part of a small, experienced assembly team responsible for manufacturing and testing industrial mixing equipment to the highest standards of quality and safety. Using your mechanical fitting expertise, you'll assemble products from engineering drawings, conduct testing and help deliver reliable equipment to customers worldwide.

You'll receive structured on-the-job training to become familiar with NOV's specialist products while using your existing mechanical fitting experience to become productive quickly. For the right individual, this role also offers the opportunity to develop towards a future Leading Hand position as part of the department's succession planning.

Why Join NOV?

At NOV, you'll join our specialist Mixers business, assembling and testing equipment used across industries including food, pharmaceutical, mining and oil & gas. You'll work alongside experienced fitters who will help you develop product-specific expertise through structured on-the-job training while giving you the opportunity to work independently and build your technical capability.

This role offers exposure to specialist rotating equipment, a supportive team environment, a 15% shift allowance, overtime opportunities when available, and a clear pathway to develop into a future Leading Hand position as part of our long-term succession planning.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Essential

- Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
- Practical experience as a Mechanical Fitter following completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience assembling mechanical equipment using hand and power tools.
- Ability to work independently after a short familiarisation period.
- Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift pattern (06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00).
- Strong commitment to quality, safety and teamwork.

Preferred

- Experience working with rotating equipment.
- Experience assembling industrial mixers or agitators.
- Mechanical seal knowledge.
- Basic electrical experience.
- Motor wiring certification.
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience within food, pharmaceutical, distilling, mining or oil & gas industries.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in future career progression.