Fitter

Westray Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company contribution

Death In Service Scheme

Income Protection Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Travel allowance based on miles

Onsite parking

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is hiring a Fitter for a well-established engineering business in Consett, UK. The role involves disassembly, inspection, and repair of rotating equipment, primarily focusing on pumps. Candidates should have relevant industry experience, strong fault-finding skills, and a commitment to high-quality work. This permanent position offers a day shift schedule, competitive benefits like a pension scheme and overtime rates, and opportunities for career progression within a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Time-served fitter or engineer with relevant industry experience.
• Proven background in servicing, assembly, and repair of pumps and rotating equipment.
• Reliable, honest, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of rotating equipment.
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Assist in compiling detailed service and inspection reports for customers.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Education

Industry experience as a fitter or engineer

Tools

Rotating equipment

Pumps

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Fitter for our client based in Consett.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role
• 37 hours per week
• Day Shift Only – Mon to Fri 07:30-16:00 Fri 07:30-12:30
• Overtime Rate Applicable
• Pension with company contribution
• Death In Service Scheme
• Income Protection Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Travel allowance based on miles to work
• Onsite parking

THE BUSINESS

Based in Consett, our client is a well-established and forward-thinking engineering business specialising in the reverse engineering and refurbishment of rotating equipment. Supporting a wide range of industrial sectors, they provide expert servicing, repair, and overhaul solutions across all types of pumps.

With a strong reputation for technical excellence and reliability, the company is currently experiencing sustained growth and is at an exciting stage in its development. This is a great opportunity to join a skilled and supportive team where your expertise will be valued; and opportunities for progression are actively encouraged.

THE ROLE

• Carry out the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of rotating equipment, with a primary focus on pumps
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes of equipment issues to support effective repairs
• Work to agreed deadlines while maintaining high standards of workmanship
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with company procedures and relevant industry standards
• Assist in compiling detailed service and inspection reports for customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical issues and improve processes
• Contribute to a busy service department handling a wide range of equipment from a global customer base
• Participate in team-based and cross-functional activities as required

THE PERSON

• Time-served fitter or engineer with relevant industry experience
• Proven background in the servicing, assembly, and repair of pumps and rotating equipment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, varied environment
• Flexible approach to work, with willingness to support overtime when needed
• Reliable, honest, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Team player with good communication skills and a proactive attitude

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group