Mechanical Fitter

Stirling Warrington; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Birmingham seeks a Mechanical Fitter to join their expanding team. With competitive salary and extensive benefits including training and a bonus scheme, this role offers robust career development in a supportive environment. Candidates will benefit from a mentorship program and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

On site gym

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Simply health scheme

Online platform discounts

Up to 10% contributory pension

Paid for qualifications such as NEBOSH

PPE and tools provided

6x death in service salary for accidents

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience maintaining special purpose machinery.
• Military experience (ex-forces) is advantageous.
• Open to mechanical maintenance engineers from various industries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair special purpose machinery.
• Mentorship and career development support provided.
• Opportunity for progression into senior roles.

Skills

Mechanical competence in hydraulics

Mechanical competence in pneumatics

Mechanical competence in bearings

Mechanical competence in belts

Mechanical competence in chains

Education

Level 3 (NVQ/C&G) in mechanical discipline

Completed apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline

Job description

Mechanical Fitter
Birmingham
£50,000 - £52,000
Choice of 4on/4off DAYS or 4on/4off Days and nights

The Company:

· On site gym - £20 inclusive of free personal trainer

· 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Access to a chiropodist

· Simply health scheme

· Online platform with discounts to popular retailers

· Bonus – between 1 – 10%

· Training and career development opportunities

· Up to 10% contributory pension

· Paid for qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.

· PPE and tools provided

· 6x death in service salary for accidents at work or outside work

My client has been successfully manufacturing for years, with a strong reputation for hiring and retaining maintenance engineers. They are continually innovating and expanding due to a full order book. They are looking to add a Mechanical Fitter to their team. The Engineering Manager, who has been with the company since his apprenticeship, will mentor you and support your career development.

Benefits for the Mechanical Fitter:

• Competitive salary plus overtime
• Training opportunities (both formal and informal)
• Bonus scheme
• Potential for progression into senior roles
• High staff retention rates

Experience required:

• Qualified to Level 3 (NVQ/C&G) or completed an apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
• Military experience (ex-forces) is advantageous
• At least 4 years of experience maintaining and repairing special purpose machinery; experience in heavy industry is beneficial but not essential
• Mechanical competence in hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, belts, chains, etc.
• Open to mechanical maintenance engineers from manufacturing or ex-military backgrounds, including FMCG, food, plastics, packaging, pharmaceuticals, foundry, brick, distribution, automotive, metals, RAF, Navy, Army, etc.