Fitter

Prime Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company located on the outskirts of Colchester is seeking a Fitter to join their team. This role offers a salary of £13 - £14 per hour and has the potential for a temporary-to-permanent position. Responsibilities include mechanical fitting, reading technical drawings, and basic electrical assembly. Candidates should have a background in metalwork, a valid forklift licence, and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers modern facilities, supportive work environment, and a bonus scheme after probation.

Benefits

Modern facilities

Supportive workplace

Free on-site parking

Bonus scheme

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Background in metalwork or mechanical fitting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient user of hand/power tools.
• Valid forklift licence is essential.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Read from technical drawings.
• Execute mechanical fitting of bespoke products.
• Conduct basic electrical installations and assembly.
• Handle physically demanding duties in the yard.
• Install generator sets as required.

Skills

Metalwork background

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in hand/power tools

Able to work in a team

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

A growing engineering company located on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex are currently recruiting for a Fitter to join their team.

This role is £13 - £14 per hour and will be a temporary - permanent position for the right person.

The company has been established for over 10 years, employs around 30 staff, has a large manufacturing facility and designs & builds bespoke equipment.

Responsibilities

• As a Fitter, you will be required to read from technical drawings
• Mechanical fitting of bespoke products
• Basic Electrical installations and assembly
• This will be working in the yard and some of the duties can be physically demanding
• Bolting exhaust systems into place
• Using a counterbalance forklift to move equipment in the yard
• Installing generator sets where required

Requirements

• Background in metalwork or mechanical fitting
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Proficient user of hand/power tools
• Valid forklift licence
• Must be able to work within a team and to their own initiative

Benefits

• Modern facilities
• Supportive workplace
• A dynamic, hands-on-role in a growing company
• Free on-site parking
• Bonus scheme in place (once permanent)
• Overtime 1.50 (once permanent)

Hours of work

• Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (30 minute lunch break paid) 8.5 hour day

If you are a Fitter who is interested in this role, apply online today or for more information, speak with Jack at Prime Appointments. You will find my contact details on our website.