Machine movers/mechanical fitters

Gerritsen Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Modern vehicles and equipment

International working environment

Supportive team

Job summary

Gerritsen Group is seeking a Machine Mover/Mechanical Fitter to join our dynamic team in the UK. In this role, you'll assist engineers by moving machinery using rigging equipment, forklift trucks, and cranes while adhering to strict safety standards. The ideal candidate will have physical fitness, attention to detail, and certifications related to operating heavy machinery. We offer competitive salary packages, modern equipment, and opportunities for career growth in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical work.
• Precision in following instructions and completing tasks correctly.
• Thorough knowledge of and strict adherence to safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers on customer sites with machinery movement.
• Use jacks, skates, and other equipment for moving machinery.
• Operate forklift trucks and cranes for loading and unloading.
• Follow safety regulations and complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform installation and relocation tasks at various customer locations.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Forklift truck operator certification

Slinger/signaller qualification

Lift supervisor

Pick and carry crane operator certification

IPAF certification

Job description

SPEEDRITE, part of the Gerritsen Group, is a fast-growing international machinery moving company specializing in industrial relocations and heavy transport across Europe. We work closely with our EU machinery moving company Gerritsen Projects BV in Goirle NL.

At SPEEDRITE, we turn complex machinery moves and factory transitions into seamless, stress-free experiences. Whether you’re relocating a single production line or an entire facility, our highly skilled team manages every detail — from dismantling, export-packing and transport to re-installation, alignment and commissioning.

We are looking for a professional and motivated Machine Mover/Mechanical Fitter to strengthen our team.

You will be required to work as part of a team, on customers sites assisting our engineers.

Core experience

• Experienced in the use of jacks, skates, slinging and other rigging equipment to move machinery.
• Safe operating of forklift trucks, versa-lifts, pick and carry cranes, enabling moving, loading and unloading machinery to and from transport.
• Use of hand tools power tools and equipment to assembly and disassemble machinery and equipment, align, level and fix down.
• Safety and compliance: Adhering to all health and safety regulations and procedures and completing necessary paperwork.
• Teamwork and communication: Working closely with team members and communicating instructions, using hand signals and verbal commands.
• Site-specific tasks: Performing installation, packing, and relocation on-site at various customer locations.

Required skills and qualifications

• Physical fitness: Ability to work outdoors and perform physical work.
• Attention to detail: Precision in following instructions and completing tasks correctly.
• Safety consciousness: Thorough knowledge of and strict adherence to safety standards.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues. You must have a calm disposition and be able to listen, give and follow instruction.
• Problem-solving: Aptitude for finding solutions to moving challenges.
• Experience: Experience with heavy machinery, rigging, or mechanical engineering would put a candidate at an advantage.
• Qualifications: Forklift truck operator; slinger signaller; lift supervisor; pick and carry crane operator, IPAF…….all or any of these will be advantageous to an applicant.
• Driver's licence- Driving a company van when required.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package in line with experience and UK market standards.
• Modern, well-maintained vehicles and equipment.
• An international working environment with opportunities to grow.
• A supportive and dynamic team.

Interested? Are you the enthusiastic and flexible Machine Mover/Mechanical Fitter we are looking for? Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

Please note: We kindly request recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.