Mechanical Fitter

Hayley Dexis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From 25 days annual leave

Life assurance (x2 salary)

Healthcare cash plan

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellness programmes

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Hayley 247 Dexis is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to repair, overhaul and maintain rotating equipment across gearboxes, pumps, motors and fans in our Birmingham workshop. You'll strip, inspect, diagnose faults and rebuild to exacting standards.

The role covers site-based support, documentation on mobile devices, health and safety compliance, and occasional on-call weekend support. Apprentice-trained candidates with 5+ years' fitting experience are preferred, with driving licence advantageous.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained with at least five years of relevant mechanical fitting experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with fault-finding ability.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment including gearboxes, pumps, motors and fans.
• Strip, inspect, diagnose faults and rebuild equipment to high standards.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify components meet specifications.
• Occasional site-based work for removal, installation and commissioning.
• Complete job documentation on mobile devices and tablets.
• Maintain health and safety and follow company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fault finding

Read engineering drawings

Customer site experience

Documentation via mobile devices

Driving licence (adv)

Education

Apprentice trained

Tools

Machining & welding knowledge

Job description

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll play a key role in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a wide range of rotating equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, electric motors and fans. You'll be responsible for stripping, inspecting, assessing and rebuilding equipment to a high standard, diagnosing mechanical faults and identifying the most effective repair solutions. Using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and vernier calipers, you'll ensure all components meet the required specifications and quality standards before reassembly.

Working within our well-equipped workshop, you'll operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and mechanical presses, and carry out bearing removal and installation using the correct tools and techniques. The role also involves occasional site-based work, supporting customers with equipment removal, installation and commissioning. You'll be expected to complete job documentation and reports using mobile devices and tablets, while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety and working in line with company procedures and customer requirements at all times. Being a 247 operation there is a requirement for overtime and you will also be required to participate on our on call rota over some weekends and holiday periods.

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with proven fitting and fault-finding ability.
• Apprentice trained with a minimum of five years relevant mechanical fitting experience preferred.
• Strong, experienced fitters without formal qualifications will also be considered.
• Experience repairing and refurbishing rotating equipment is highly desirable.
• An understanding of machining and welding processes would be advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings would be advantageous.
• Previous customer site experience would be beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to confidently use mobile phones and tablets for work-related documentation.

At Hayley 247 Dexis we provide a complete 24/7/365 non-stop mechanical engineering solution. Working close with customers to maintain operations, increase efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), and secure asset performance gains. We service leading organisations across a multitude of industry sectors, including; automotive, aggregates, food & beverage, metals and many more.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day.

What you'll get in return:

• From 25 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (x2 salary)
• Invitation to healthcare cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellness programmes
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing training and development provided

What to expect from our recruitment process:

• Initial screening
• Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Team
• Face to face interview either in-person or Microsoft Teams
• Decision outcome

We'll close this role on Sunday 8th November, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don't miss out.