Mechanical Fitter

Nicholas Associates Group; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Cradley Heath is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their Maintenance team. The role offers a base salary of up to £41,000 per annum, with overtime opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, and the role is focused on maintaining automated machinery. Benefits include 28 days plus bank holidays, pension, and life insurance.

Benefits

28 days plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing is desirable.
• Ability to maintain and repair automated machinery.
• Basic electrical fault finding skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support on projects and breakdowns.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Mechanical competency

Welding and fabrication

Understanding of electrical systems

Education

Time served apprentice trained or above

Job description

• Job Location: Cradley Heath, West Midlands
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: £37241 - £41000 per annum + + OT = earnings of £45k and upwards
• Posted on: 29th Aug 2025
• Job Reference: JN -042025-62603_1756466629

Are you a Mechanical Fitter who wants to work Monday to Friday days only, for a base salary of up to £41,000 per annum? If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Cradley Heath

Hours: Monday to Friday (6.00am to 3.00pm)

Overtime rates: x1.5 Monday-Saturday and x2 Sundays

Holidays and benefits: 28 days plus 8 bank holidays, company pension, life insurance.

Overview:

Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the UK we now require a site-based Mechanical Fitter to join the Maintenance team.

Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter role:

• To maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns
• PPM's

The ideal candidate / Mechanical Fitter may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Time served apprentice trained or above
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar
• Mechanically competent working - welding, fabrication.
• An electrical understanding changing like for like parts and basic fault finding would be beneficial.

Commutable from: Cradley Heath, Dudley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Redditch, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Mechanical Fitter role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.