Lead Mechanical Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in Leeds is seeking a Lead Mechanical Fitter to supervise and assist in the Mechanical Fitting department. The role involves working with rotating machinery and team leadership. Benefits include a starting salary of £40,156, 33 days of holiday, an annual bonus, and access to onsite facilities. This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule.

Benefits

15% Pension Contribution

Annual Bonus up to £1,700

33 Holidays

Subsidised canteen

Onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting and testing.
• Ability to work on rotating machinery such as pumps and gearboxes.
• Experience in supervisory or leading roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machinery for pre shipping testing.
• Deputize for the Supervisor and support team members.
• Monitor workload to maintain manufacturing schedules.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Team leadership

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Overview

15% PENSION + ANNUAL BONUS + 33 HOLIDAYS + ONSITE SUBSIDISED CANTEEN + ONSITE GYM + VARIOUS OTHER HEALTH & WELLBEING BENEFITS

This Lead Mechanical Fitter vacancy is available with an award-winning organisation that has been ranked in the top 25 Manufacturing employers world-wide for the last 3 years. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

Their UK flagship facility is based in LEEDS, just a few miles from the M1 & M62 motorways, meaning that the successful Lead Mechanical Fitter can easily commute from Wakefield, Bradford, Selby, Castleford, Pontefract, Huddersfield, Wetherby and Harrogate.

Key responsibilities of the Lead Mechanical Fitter:

• Working in an actively hands on Assistant Supervisory/Leading position within a Mechanical Fitting & Testing focused department
• Preparing Rotating Machinery (Pumps, Gearboxes & Motors) for pre shipping testing by installing various mechanical equipment & instruments, this involves frequent use of overhead cranes to lift heavy equipment, tools & machines
• Deputising for the Supervisor where necessary and offering support & guidance to colleagues
• Consistently monitoring workload with a view of maintaining manufacturing schedules & job progress
• Ensuring company policies, procedures and processes are consistently adhered to

Working Hours of the Lead Mechanical Fitter:

• 37 Hours per week working a regular day shift
• Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 15:30
• Friday - 07:00 to 12:30

In return, the Lead Mechanical Fitter will receive:

• Starting Salary: £40,156.00 (£20.87 per hour)
• Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days including public holidays - rising to 38 days with continued service
• Annual Bonus up to £1,700.00 per annum - subject to company performance
• Pension Scheme: 15% Combined Contribution (9% Employer / 6% Employee)
• Access to the onsite canteen (subsidised) and gym
• Free onsite car parking

To apply for the Lead Mechanical Fitter position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information