Mechanical Fitter

EFAB Resourcing Ltd; Ellerker; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Long-term work with healthy order book

Job summary

EFAB Resourcing is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for a privately owned, multi‑disciplined mechanical engineering company. You will work on installation, decommissioning, and relocation of machinery across UK sites and occasional Europe, with regular travel and weekends away.

The role demands proven fitter experience, ability to read drawings, and welding skills. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Flexibility to travel and work overtime/weekends when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, decommission, and relocate machinery in live plants.
• Carry out steelwork, piping, and ducting installations to spec.
• Assemble and dismantle mechanical systems and conveyors.
• Move machinery and relocation projects between sites.
• Weld and fabricate as required.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical assembly

Welding

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

Tools

Power tools

Job description

EFAB Resourcing are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a privately owned, multi-disciplined mechanical engineering company established in 2010 and continuing to grow year on year.

We are seeking experienced or time‑served Mechanical Fitters to work on a variety of industrial engineering projects. This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role where you’ll be working in challenging environments – but you’ll be well rewarded for your skills and commitment.

The Role

Working as part of a close‑knit team, you will be involved in:

• Installation, decommissioning, and relocation of machinery in fully operational plants
• Steelwork, piping, and ducting installations to specification
• Conveyor installations and mechanical assembly
• Machinery movement and relocation projects
• Welding and fabrication as required
• Interpreting technical drawings
• Preparing worksites, materials, and equipment

Projects are carried out at various UK locations and occasionally across Europe, so regular travel and working away from home will be part of the role (approx. 22 days per month including some weekends).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in industrial settings
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Skilled in mechanical assembly and dismantling
• Welding experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexibility to travel and work overtime/weekends when required

Hours & Pay

• Regular overtime – most days 10 hours (8 hours standard + 2 hours OT)
• Rates: £18 – £24 p/h Basic | £27 – £36 p/h overtime/weekends
• Overnight Allowance: £32 per night

Shifts & Travel

• 12 days working away (return Friday afternoon / weekend off)
• 5 days away (return Friday afternoon)
• 5 days local (home each night)

Benefits

• PPE and power tools provided - You will need to provide some of your own tools.
• Long‑term work with a healthy order book
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile projects for global businesses