Mechanical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team. This role focuses on repairing and maintaining a variety of industrial rotating equipment, with a balance of workshop repairs and on-site servicing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical fitting, including experience with AC & DC motors, gearboxes, and pumps. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Health & Wellbeing Support

Learning & Development Opportunities

Company Workwear & PPE Provided

Discounts & Savings on purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial rotating equipment like motors and pumps.
• Provide clear fault reports and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Fault Diagnosis

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Pump and Motor Repair

Education

City & Guilds Engineering Qualification

Job description

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£15.31 - £16.86 per hour depending on experience

Temporary to Permanent (12-week temp, permanent offer after 9 weeks if successful)
39 hours per week Monday to Friday DAYS ONLY!

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team. This role involves repairing and maintaining a range of industrial rotating equipment, including AC & DC motors, motorized gearboxes, pumps, fan units, generators, and other associated machinery. Work is split between 80% workshop-based repairs and 20% on-site servicing.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Fitter:

• Diagnose faults, dismantle, and repair industrial equipment.
• Test, inspect, and service motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Handle a wide variety of components, from small fan units to large-scale industrial motors.
• Provide clear fault reports and relay findings to management.
• Occasionally travel to client sites using a company vehicle (site work experience & CCNSG passport advantageous).
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:

• City & Guilds Engineering Qualification
• Mechanical Fitter Experience
• Previous experience stripping down pumps, motors, gearboxes
• Understand technical drawings

Benefits for the Mechanical Fitter (Upon Permanent Employment):

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days).
• Pension Scheme, Life Assurance & Income Protection.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – including mental health services, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, nutritional coaching, and personal training.
• Learning & Development – Free LinkedIn Learning and career progression opportunities.
• Company Workwear & PPE Provided.
• Discounts & Savings on everyday purchases.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details then please contact Helen Brown at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

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