Mechanical Engineer - Fitter

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Mechanical Engineer / Fitter for a full-time, permanent role in Leicester. The position involves refurbishing machinery and requires mechanical engineering experience. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum. Ideal candidates will be skilled in using hand tools, measuring instruments, and have a basic understanding of electrics. The role offers a supportive work environment with additional perks like annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days plus statutory

Employee pension contributions

Private health care

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering required.
• Ability to measure using rules, vernier caliper, and micrometers.
• Competency in using power tools and lathes needed.

Responsibilities

• In-house repair and refurbishment of machines.
• Fitting motors and safety switches to machinery.
• Cleaning and polishing machines for delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Measurement skills (imperial and metric)

Competency in power tools and lathes

Milling and Turning skills

Basic knowledge of electrics and motors 3 Phase

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

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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