Mechanical Fitter

HAYLEY DEXIS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover (x2 salary)

Healthcare cash plan

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

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. You will repair, overhaul and maintain rotating equipment including gearboxes, pumps and motors, using precision measuring tools and strict quality standards.

The role requires fault-finding, drawings interpretation, and occasional site work. We offer overtime, on-call rota, and a benefits package including life cover, pension and health plan.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with at least five years of relevant mechanical fitting experience.
• Strong ability to fault-find and fit rotating equipment; experience with gearboxes, pumps, motors and fans.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings; machining and welding experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in on-call rota over weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment in workshop and on-site.
• Strip, inspect, assess and rebuild components to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Diagnose mechanical faults using precision measuring tools (micrometers, vernier calipers).
• Complete job documentation using mobile devices and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Site experience

Mobile devices documentation

Driving licence (adv.)

Education

Apprentice-trained

Tools

Machining

Welding

Job description

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

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

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