Mechanical Fitter

EFAB Resourcing Ltd; Brough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned mechanical engineering company is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to engage in diverse industrial projects across the UK and Europe. The role involves installation and relocation of machinery, mechanical assembly, and sometimes requires working away from home. Applicants should have proven experience, the ability to read technical drawings, and a full UK driving license. Competitive pay from £16 to £18 per hour, plus overtime and allowances.

Benefits

PPE and power tools provided

Long-term work with a healthy order book

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for global businesses

Qualifications

• Experience in installation, decommissioning, and relocation of machinery.
• Experience in steelwork, piping, and ducting installations.
• Capable of working in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install and relocate machinery in operational plants.
• Perform steelwork and mechanical assembly tasks.
• Interpret technical drawings to accomplish the tasks.

Skills

Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in industrial settings

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Skilled in mechanical assembly and dismantling

Welding experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Flexibility to travel and work overtime/weekends when required

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Various UK Locations

£16.00 - £18.00 per hour + Overtime + Allowances

EFAB Resourcing are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a privately owned, multi-disciplined mechanical engineering company established in 2010 and continuing to grow year on year.

We are seeking experienced or time‑served Mechanical Fitters to work on a variety of industrial engineering projects. This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role where you'll be working in challenging environments – but you'll be well rewarded for your skills and commitment.

The Role

Working as part of a close‑knitted team, you will be involved in:

• Installation, decommissioning, and relocation of machinery in fully operational plants
• Steelwork, piping, and ducting installations to specification
• Conveyor installations and mechanical assembly
• Machinery movement and relocation projects
• Welding and fabrication as required
• Interpreting technical drawings
• Preparing worksites, materials, and equipment

Projects are carried out at various UK locations and occasionally across Europe, so regular travel and working away from home will be part of the role (approx. 22 days per month including some weekends).

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in industrial settings
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Skilled in mechanical assembly and dismantling
• Welding experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexibility to travel and work overtime/weekends when required

Hours & Pay

• Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm
• Regular overtime – most days 10 hours (8 hours standard + 2 hours OT)
• Rates: £16 – £18 p/h basic | £24 – £27 p/h overtime/weekends
• Overnight Allowance: £20 (rising to £28 after 13 weeks)

Shifts & Travel

• 12 days working away (return Friday afternoon / weekend off)
• 5 days away (return Friday afternoon)
• 5 days local (home each night)

Benefits

• PPE and power tools provided
• Long‑term work with a healthy order book
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects for global businesses

If you're a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, well‑paid role with variety, travel, and the chance to be part of a respected growing company – we want to hear from you.