Mechanical Engineer - Fitter

Stafforce Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering firm based in Leicester is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer/Fitter to join their team. The role involves refurbishing used machinery, fitting components, and assisting in machine demonstrations. Successful applicants will have mechanical engineering experience, proficiency in measuring tools, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, with benefits including annual leave and private health care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory

Employee pension contributions

Private health care

Death in service

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong level of competency in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in using hand tools and lathes.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• In-house repair and refurbishment of machines.
• Fitting motors and safety switches.
• Rebuilding mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Assisting in the machine demonstration area.
• Cleaning and polishing machines.
• Preparing new machines for delivery to customers.
• Occasional UK and European travel.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Measurement in imperial and metric

Competence in power tools and lathes

Milling and Turning skills

Basic knowledge of electrics and motors 3 Phase

Driving Licence

Job description

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer / Fitter based in Leicester on a full time and permanent basis.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

Working hours: 8:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday.

Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory

Employee pension contributions

Private health care

Death in service

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer / Fitter who will be working in a small team, within a varied role, refurbishing used machinery.

Duties

• In house repair and refurbishment of machines.


• Fitting motors and safety switches.


• Rebuilding of mechanical sub-assemblies.


• Assisting in machine demonstration area.


• Cleaning and polishing machines.


• Prepare new machines for delivery to customers.


• Occasional UK and European travel.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Experienced in mechanical engineering.


• Must be able to measure in both imperial and metric using rules, vernier caliper and micrometres.


• Must be able to mark out, drill and tap, and be competent in the use of power tools and lathes.


• Be able to perform simple Milling and Turning tasks.


• Have basic knowledge of electrics and motors 3 Phase.


• Driving Licence

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a strong level of competency and be able to work on their own or as a part of a team. This role would suit a person with inspection experience.

If you are looking for a varied role within mechanical engineer, having experience using hand tools and lathes then please apply. For more information, please contact Rebecca on (phone number removed).

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