Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Hunter Knight Recruitment Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Mechanical Fitter for an automotive project in Stretford. The position offers full training and a competitive rate of up to £15.60 per hour, with additional bonuses and overtime rates available. The ideal candidate will have experience with hand tools, a good understanding of the manufacturing process, and a commitment to health and safety. This role includes various assembly tasks and requires compliance with all safety protocols, making it an excellent opportunity for passionate professionals.

Benefits

Employee perks on Perkbox

Auto-enrolment pension

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies

Access to wellness programme

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Ability to work independently and to achieve timelines.
• Own transportation or reliable travel to site.

Responsibilities

• Install insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies.
• Electrically terminate lighting, switches, and tail lifts.
• Ensure good housekeeping in all work areas.
• Follow company health & safety and quality control procedures.

Skills

Experience in using hand tools

Understanding of manufacturing process

Good personal time keeping

Ability to read engineering drawings

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Automotive - Full Training Provided

Trafford Park, Manchester

Up to £15.60 per hour. Bonus opportunities available + overtime rates

07:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday and 07:00-15:30 on Friday

Benefits

• Part of an award Winning Group, that is an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace for three years running!
• Access to 100s of employee perks on Perkbox.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• A day off for your Birthday.
• 20 days annual lease plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including Private Medical Insurance, WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Branded uniform.
• Death in service benefit.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable Assembly Mechanical Fitter to join our new team; someone who is passionate about engaging with our values and delivering quality service levels for customers. Full training will be provided to support your learning.

Day to day you will be:

• Working independently and on own initiative to achieve timelines and standards.
• Read engineering drawings provided and work from works orders.
• Experience in using hand tools, bench saws and measurement equipment. Using them all safely.
• Installing insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies.
• Electrically terminating lighting, switches, and tail lifts.
• Sealing joints, floors and roofs with silicone and gel coatings.
• Cutting of metals, woods and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment.
• Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and at onsite locations.
• Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks, or duties to support the business as directed by management.
• Ensuring compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to.

This role will be a great fit for you if:

• You share our company values of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful.
• You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fiiter.
• You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process.
• You have your own transportation or can reliably travel to site.

Please submit your CV