Mechanical Fitter

Hayley Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance (2x salary)

Healthcare cash plan

Company pension

Cycle to Work

Wellness programmes

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Hayley 247 Dexis in Dudley, West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join the busy workshop. The role covers repair, overhaul and maintenance of gearboxes, pumps and motors, using precision tools to meet exacting standards.

The position includes fault diagnosis, stripping and rebuilding components, occasional site work, and on‑the‑go documentation via mobile devices. Overtime and an on‑call rota are required in our 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with at least five years' mechanical fitting experience.
• Strong fitting and fault-finding abilities in rotating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous.
• Experience on customer sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul, and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Strip, inspect, diagnose faults and rebuild components.
• Occasional site work and on-site support for customers.
• Complete job documentation using mobile devices.

Skills

Strong mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Fitting experience

Reading engineering drawings

Customer site experience

UK driving licence

Mobile documentation

Rotating equipment repair

Machining & welding awareness

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Hydraulic presses

Mechanical presses

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

Hours: 40 hours per week (Day and Night positions available)

Competitive Salary & Benefits

At Hayley 247 Dexis we provide a complete 24/7/365 non-stop mechanical engineering solution. Working close with customers to maintain operations, increase efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), and secure asset performance gains. We service leading organisations across a multitude of industry sectors, including; automotive, aggregates, food & beverage, metals and many more.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day.

We’re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join the busy team in Dudley, West Midlands.

About the Mechanical Fitter role:

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll play a key role in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a wide range of rotating equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, electric motors and fans. You'll be responsible for stripping, inspecting, assessing and rebuilding equipment to a high standard, diagnosing mechanical faults and identifying the most effective repair solutions. Using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and vernier calipers, you'll ensure all components meet the required specifications and quality standards before reassembly.

Working within our well-equipped workshop, you'll operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and mechanical presses, and carry out bearing removal and installation using the correct tools and techniques. The role also involves occasional site-based work, supporting customers with equipment removal, installation and commissioning. You'll be expected to complete job documentation and reports using mobile devices and tablets, while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety and working in line with company procedures and customer requirements at all times. Being a 247 operation there is a requirement for overtime and you will also be required to participate on our on call rota over some weekends and holiday periods.

What we’re looking for in our Mechanical Fitter:

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with proven fitting and fault-finding ability.
• Apprentice trained with a minimum of five years relevant mechanical fitting experience preferred.
• Strong, experienced fitters without formal qualifications will also be considered.
• Experience repairing and refurbishing rotating equipment is highly desirable.
• An understanding of machining and welding processes would be advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings would be advantageous.
• Previous customer site experience would be beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to confidently use mobile phones and tablets for work-related documentation.

What you’ll get in return:

• From 25 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (x2 salary)
• Invitation to healthcare cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellness programmes
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing training and development provided

What to expect from our recruitment process:

1. Initial screening
2. Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Team
3. Face to face interview either in-person or Microsoft Teams
4. Decision outcome

We’ll close this role on Sunday 8th November, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don’t miss out.

A final note...

Not sure you tick every box? Please don’t let that stop you from applying.

Need any reasonable adjustments? Just give our talent acquisition team a shout.

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