Electrical and Mechanical Fitter

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Warwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a busy workshop in the West Midlands. The role involves repair, maintenance and overhaul of electric motors, pumps and gearboxes, with hands-on fitting, assembly and fault finding.

You will work as part of a supportive team, maintaining accurate job records and adhering to health and safety standards. Overtime and occasional call-outs may be required. A strong mechanical background with electrical knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on electric motors, pumps and gearboxes.
• Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
• Electrical fault finding and testing on electric motors and related equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical information and follow repair procedures.
• Basic computer skills for completing job documentation.
• Good health and safety practices in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service and refurbish electric motors, pumps and gearboxes.
• Perform mechanical assembly, dismantling and overhaul activities.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on rotating equipment.
• Accurately complete workshop documentation and job records.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient, high-quality work.
• Support overtime and occasional call-out requirements when needed.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Electrical fault finding

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Health and safety awareness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Motors, Pumps & Gearboxes

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Competitive + Overtime Opportunities

An established engineering company is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join its workshop team. This is a hands-on role focused on the repair, maintenance and overhaul of electric motors, pumps and gearboxes within a busy engineering environment.

The Role

• Repairing, servicing and refurbishing electric motors, pumps and gearboxes.
• Carrying out mechanical assembly, dismantling and overhaul activities.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults on a range of rotating equipment.
• Completing workshop documentation and job records accurately.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and a safe working environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Supporting overtime and occasional call-out requirements when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working on electric motors, pumps and gearboxes.
• Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
• Electrical experience, including fault finding and testing on electric motors and associated equipment.
• The ability to interpret technical information and follow repair procedures.
• Basic computer skills for completing job documentation.
• A strong understanding of health and safety practices within an engineering environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established engineering business.
• Varied and technically challenging work within a specialist workshop environment.
• Supportive team culture.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing training and development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter with electrical motor experience to join a reputable engineering organisation and further develop your skills within a growing and established team.