Mechanical Fitter

Stirling Warrington; Coventry; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team in Coventry. The role involves designing, modifying, and maintaining mechanical equipment to ensure safe and reliable production. Candidates must have strong experience in an automated setting and proven skills in welding and fabrication. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits. This is an opportunity to contribute to a company known for its innovation and quality.

Benefits

Company Sick Pay

Retail discount scheme

Cycle to Work / Techscheme

Long Service Award

GEM Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

4 x Death in Service

Qualifications

• Must possess strong experience in an automated production environment.
• Skilled in welding and fabricating.
• Good knowledge of CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs, fabrication, and welding.
• Support rapid response to engineering faults.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings for reference.
• Complete preventative maintenance checks.
• Follow health & safety and food safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Fabrication

Welding (TIG, MIG, ARC)

Machining

Good CAD knowledge

Education

Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Coventry

Shift: Days (Mon-Fri)

Salary: £47,800 per annum

Benefits: Company Sick Pay, Retail discount scheme, Cycle to Work / Techscheme, Long Service Award, GEM Awards, Employee Assistance Programme, 4 x Death in Service.

A leading UK food manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality is expanding its engineering team. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of automated production.

Job Profile

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will design, modify and maintain mechanical equipment on site. Your work will focus on delivering safe, hygienic and reliable engineering solutions that keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs, fabrication and welding to minimise breakdowns
• Support rapid response to engineering faults across production lines
• Create and maintain CAD drawings for reference and future projects
• Machine parts for stock to reduce dependence on external suppliers
• Complete preventative maintenance and quality assurance checks
• Inspect equipment and diagnose potential issues before failure
• Prioritise and complete work assignments quickly and efficiently
• Work closely with manufacturing, production and quality teams
• Follow all health & safety and food safety procedures
• Provide clear reporting on completed work and outstanding tasks

Experience

• Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in an automated production environment
• Skilled welder (TIG, MIG, ARC) and trained fabricator
• Machining skills (lathe and milling)
• Good CAD knowledge

For more information on the Mechanical Fitter Position contact Ewan at Stirling Warrington.