Mechanical Fitter

Engineering Direct Ltd; Giggleswick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digs

Job summary

Engineering Direct Ltd is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter for a high-care food manufacturing facility. You will perform general mechanical fitting tasks, including removing machinery and loading components for installation at different sites.

You will repair, overhaul, and install components such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, valves and pneumatics, operate a telehandler and MEWPs, and ensure HACCP hygiene and adherence to safety permits.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card: valid card demonstrating site safety awareness.
• IPAF Licence: Categories 3a (Mobile Vertical) and 3b (Mobile Boom).
• Telehandler Licence: NPORS or CPCS card for telescopic handlers.

Responsibilities

• General Fitting Duties: Repair, overhaul, and install mechanical components including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic systems.
• Specialised Equipment Operation: Safely operate a telehandler to transport heavy machinery components and use MEWPs for high-level maintenance.
• Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain HACCP compliance and ensure all engineering work is carried out in a clean, hygienic manner to prevent contamination.
• Health & Safety: Follow site safety rules including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and working-at-height permits.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Food-safety awareness

Tools

Telehandler operation

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering team within our high-care food manufacturing facility. In this role, you will carry out general mechanical fitting duties, including removal of machinery and loading machinery ready for install at a different site.

Key Responsibilities

• General Fitting Duties: Repair, overhaul, and install mechanical components, including conveyor systems, pumps, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic systems.
• Specialised Equipment Operation: Safely operate a telehandler to transport heavy machinery components and utilize mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for high-level maintenance.
• Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain strict compliance with food safety standards (HACCP) and ensure all engineering work is conducted in a clean, hygienic manner that prevents product contamination.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to strict site safety rules, including Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and working-at-height permits.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential Certification

• CSCS Card: Valid card demonstrating site safety awareness.
• IPAF Licence: Categories 3a (Mobile Vertical) and 3b (Mobile Boom).
• Telehandler Licence: Valid NPORS or CPCS card for telescopic handlers.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Prior experience within a food, beverage, FMCG, or pharmaceutical environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and pipework.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical technical drawings.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards and high-care factory requirements.

Working Conditions

• Working within a fast-paced food production facility.
• Environments may vary between high-care cleanrooms, ambient areas, and cold storage.
• Working at heights and confined spaces.

Working Monday - Friday, 11 hours days

£26 per hour plus digs