Diesel Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Diesel Fitter to join their team. This role involves working both in the workshop and on customer sites, focusing on dismantling, repairing, and fitting Diesel Pumps and Engines. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and experience in Diesel Fitting, particularly in the marine sector. With a full-time schedule and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and looking for a dynamic role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday including public holidays

Pension scheme

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in Diesel Fitting on Pumps or Engines.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, diagnose, and fit Diesel Pumps and Engines.
• Repair work on Pumps, Gearboxes, and Engines in the workshop.

Skills

Diesel Fitting

Mechanical Repair

Marine Sector Experience

HGV Fitting

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Diesel Fitter required for a well-established specialist supplier of hydraulic and Electric Submersible Pumps. The successful candidate will undertake dismantling, repair, and fitting responsibilities on a range of Diesel Pumps, Gearboxes, and Diesel Engines. The ideal candidate should come from a background in Marine or HGV Fitting, have completed a Mechanical apprenticeship, and be based within a commutable distance of Sheffield.

Diesel Fitter Position Overview

1. Split working between the company workshop and customer sites
2. Dismantle, diagnose, and fit on a range of Diesel Pumps and Engines
3. Undertake repair work in the company workshop on Pumps, Gearboxes, and Engines
4. Visit customer sites across Sheffield as required
5. Attend callouts for breakdowns as per company rota

Diesel Fitter Position Requirements

1. Apprentice trained in mechanical engineering
2. Previous experience in Diesel Fitting, ideally on Pumps or Engines
3. Confident in stripping, repairing, and fitting mechanical components
4. Experience in the marine sector as a diesel fitter is a plus
5. Based within a commutable distance of Sheffield
6. Full driving licence (non-negotiable)

Diesel Fitter Position Remuneration

1. £15.35 per hour
2. Full-time, 39-hour week
3. Monday to Thursday 8:00 - 16:30, Friday 8:00 - 15:30
4. Overtime available
5. 33 days holiday including public holidays
6. Pension scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to us processing your data and contacting you regarding this application and our services.