Mechanical Fitter

Pioneer Selection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on repairing and maintaining a diverse range of industrial rotating equipment, including AC & DC motors, gearboxes, and pumps. With a well-structured environment, you'll enjoy a mix of workshop-based repairs and on-site servicing, ensuring you develop your skills in a supportive setting. The company offers competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and well-being support. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and looking for a role that values your expertise, this opportunity is perfect 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 everyday purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and maintaining industrial rotating equipment.
• Ability to strip down pumps, motors, and gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair industrial equipment.
• Test and service motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Provide clear fault reports to management.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Fault Diagnosis

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Health and Safety Standards

Education

City & Guilds Engineering Qualification

Job description

£32,177 - 34,184 per year + Benefits and Overtime

£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 motivatedMechanical Fitterto join our team. This role involves repairing and maintaining a range of industrial rotating equipment, includingAC & DC motors, motorized gearboxes, pumps, fan units, generators, and other associated machinery. Work is split between80% workshop-based repairsand20% 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 salarywith 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 & Savingson 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.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details

£32,177 - 34,184 per year + Benefits and Overtime

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT