Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at 150%

Full training & skill development

Permanent position

Long-term job security

Job summary

A well-recognised engineering business in Wolverhampton is recruiting a Fitter to join a modern workshop. You will assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems onto vehicles and specialist equipment in a varied, hands-on role.

No formal qualifications are required; the team values practical mechanical ability and a proactive attitude. The role offers starting pay of £14.49–£15.53 per hour, overtime paid at 150%, full training and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; practical mechanical ability.
• Experience in mechanical fitting and assembly in bespoke environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Electrical systems

MIG welding

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