Mechanical Fitter

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local engineering firm in Bridgwater is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to handle mechanical maintenance and installations. The role offers a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 and numerous opportunities for technical development with no stays away from home. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical fitting and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. This position emphasizes local work and provides premium overtime.

Benefits

Ongoing Technical Development

Premium Overtime

Local Work

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and installations.
• Ability to undertake welding or fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical maintenance, shutdowns, installations and upgrades.
• Mix of on-site work, workshop repairs, occasional travel and regular overtime.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting background

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

£30,000 - £40,000 + Ongoing Technical Development + Premium Overtime + Local work

Site based role, commutable from Bridgwater, Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Glastonbury, Radstock, and the surrounding areas.

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking to join a specialist company that offers varied, exciting work for a variety of businesses across the Southwest and provides premium overtime, alongside a healthy work life balance with no stays away and locally based projects?

On offer is the chance to join a small, friendly company who are at the forefront of their niche industry where you will work on bespoke, varied projects with opportunities develop your technical knowledge in a variety of industries.

The company are a specialist engineering firm offering machining, fabrication, plant maintenance, machinery installation/removal, specialist floodgate fabrication, and 24/7 on‑site support across multiple industrial sectors. They have developed a strong reputation within the local area and pride themselves on their low staff turnover.

The role involves carrying out mechanical maintenance, shutdown work, shift cover, installations and machine upgrades, with duties split between on‑site work and workshop‑based repairs, occasional travel, regular overtime, and benefiting from some welding or fabrication ability.

The role would suit a Mechanical Fitter looking to join a local business offering a healthy work life balance.

Role

• Responsible for mechanical maintenance, shutdowns, installations and upgrades.
• Mix of on‑site work, workshop repairs, occasional travel and regular overtime.
• Welding or fabrication ability is an advantage.

Candidate

• Mechanical Fitting background

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To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eli Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.