Mechanical Fitter

Do you have experience doing mechanical fitting or maintenance?

Can you read and interpret engineering drawings?

Have you worked in a heavy engineering environment ?

If so, this exciting role could be for you! Our client is an installer, servicer and repair of equipment mostly used in the waste and water industry. They are looking for a mechanical assembly fitter who will be part of a small team responsible for the assembly and output of completed pumps to meet customer delivery dates.     

Role responsibilities:

• To assemble various components working from engineering drawings and BOMs to produce completed assemblies in line with production schedule and build requirements.
• To carry out stripping/preparation/termination of various diameters of electrical cable and continuity testing
• Mechanically minded, with a keen eye for detail with the ability to think on their feet to resolve issues as they arise.
• Carry out general fitting/assembly operations using a variety of handheld, power/air tools with the ability to read engineering drawings and follow work instructions, check lists, visual aids.
• Recording and accurate completion of dimensional and quality/test check paperwork, time sheets etc.
• The use of overhead cranes and forklift trucks to move large and heavy items around workshop.
• The loading and unloading of vehicles as required
• Ensuring all activities/tasks are carried out in line with all company HSEW policies and procedures.
• The completion of other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the company

Requirements

• Several years’ experience working in a similar mechanical fitting/assembly environment
• Anything rotating like bearings, seals, turbine, compressors or general machinery fitting or maintenance experience
• Experience of working in a medium to heavy mechanical engineering operation
• Experience in working to production deadlines and assigned operation hours
• Experience in reading of engineering drawings, manufacturing, and quality check lists
• Experience in completion of manufacturing and check list paperwork
• Qualified Overhead Crane User (training will be given if required)
• Qualified Forklift user (training will be given if required)
• Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities and compliance

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 08:15-16:45

Friday: 08:15-13:45

Benefits package

The role is full-time and permanent, salary range of £35,000 - £42,000 (Depending on experience).

• Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme from 2026 – up to an additional 5 days
• Life assurance: 4 x annual salary
• EAP
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced sick pay

If you would like to find out more about the role please get into contact with us. Interviews will be taking place shortly.