Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Wednesfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Overtime paid 150%

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Fitter for a permanent role in a well‑established engineering business in the UK. Starting pay is £14.49 per hour, rising to £15.53 after training, with overtime paid at 150%.

The role offers ongoing training, clear progression routes, and a supportive team in a modern workshop. The Fitter will assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on vehicles and bespoke equipment, reading drawings and schematics.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical ability and hands-on attitude.
• No formal qualifications required, focus on skills and drive.

Responsibilities

• General mechanical build and fitting work.
• Assembling and fitting hydraulic, and some electrical systems.
• Installing components onto vehicles and specialist equipment.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings & schematics.
• MIG welding (training provided).
• Working to high quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Willingness to learn

MIG welding

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Job description

£14.49 starting, moving to £15.53 after training, Standard days - no weekend work, Permanent secure role, OT paid at 150%, On-going training and development to progress career further, Clear progression routes supported by management

A well-recognised engineering business is looking to recruit a Fitter as part of its continued growth and future growth plans. This is a permanent opportunity to join a stable, well-invested engineering company that designs, builds and installs specialist vehicles and equipment systems.

The Fitter Role

You will assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic and mechanical systems onto vehicles and specialist equipment. This is not repetitive factory work -it's varied, bespoke, practical engineering in a modern workshop.

Your duties as the Fitter will include:

• General mechanical build and fitting work
• Assembling and fitting hydraulic, and some electrical systems
• Installing components onto vehicles and specialist equipment
• Reading and working from engineering drawings & schematics
• MIG welding (training provided)
• Working to high quality and safety standards

Who This Fitter Role Suits

You don't need formal qualifications - the business is looking for someone with practical mechanical ability and the right attitude.

This fitter role would suit someone who has:

• Worked on vehicles, plant or machinery
• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly or production in a bespoke environment
• A strong interest in engineering or hands-on work
• A reliable, hardworking and keen-to-learn approach

What's on Offer for the Fitter

• £14.49 - £15.53 per hour starting
• Overtime available paid at 150%
• Full training & skill development
• Permanent position
• Clean, well-equipped workshop
• Friendly, supportive engineering team
• Long-term job security