Mechanical Fitter

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dudley is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team. Responsibilities include the dismantling and assembly of gearboxes, along with detailed inspections to ensure quality. This full-time role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and numerous employee benefits including pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Pension

Holidays - 24 plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Cash health care scheme Paycare

Birthday Vouchers

Employee Assistant Programme

Branded Uniform

Free parking

Free tea & coffee

Qualifications

• Skilled in mechanical fitting with experience in gearbox repair.
• Ability to interpret engineering data and technical documentation.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Dismantling and assembling gearboxes and pumps.
• Providing detailed inspection reports on equipment.
• Working independently on quality and environmental activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Inspection Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

At Contek, we're proud to represent a client based in Dudley, specializing in reactive and planned mechanical engineering services across various industries including food, automotive, and nuclear sectors. As our representation expands, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join their growing team.

The Fitter will provide support to the gearbox repair department by dismantling & assembling of all types of industrial gearboxes and pumps/fans/blowers/motors within Industrial rotating equipment. whilst providing a detailed inspection report highlighting operational issues with the machine being assessed. Predominantly supporting clients within the Steel processing and Power Generation sectors.

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00pm

Main Duties:

• Involvement of day-to-day workshop in relation to quality, H&S and environmental activities.
• Dismantling of all types of gearboxes producing concise accurate reports for management
• Building, stripping and fitting of pumps, fans, blowers and motors within industrial rotating equipment.
• Assembling gearboxes accurately so they are ready for installation
• Interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and computer-generated programmes
• To be able to work under minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work you undertake
• Be pro-active in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business
• Ensure standard work practices and procedures are being followed
• Responding to emergency situations

• Working hours, 40 per week working 07.30-16.00
• Overtime available - Time and a Third in the week, Time and a half Saturday. (On average most are working 4/5 hours on Saturday consistently).
• Pension
• Holidays, 24 plus bank holidays, going up to 25 x days in 2026 plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cash health care scheme Paycare
• Birthday Vouchers
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Branded Uniform
• Free parking
• Free tea & coffee
• Call out Bonus (1 in 12 weeks) - GBP100 for weekend call out and a minimum of 3 hours paid at Double time.

The list of main duties is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added to this role with potential scope for further development within this busy team for the right candidate. Where a reasonable amendment to the main responsibilities of the role is necessary, you will be expected to undertake these additional duties as required for the successful completion of job.