Mechanical Fitter

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Grantham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

PPE provided

Training and development opportunities

Overtime available

Weekly pay

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a Grantham-based manufacturing business that builds compact crushing and screening equipment for construction, demolition, recycling and hire sectors. The role covers assembling, fitting and testing heavy machinery with focus on mechanical and hydraulic systems.

You will read engineering drawings, work with a team or independently, and contribute to quality, safety and on-site training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Plant Fitter or Machinery Fitter.
• Experience with heavy machinery, construction, agricultural or similar equipment.
• Good mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble crushing and screening equipment.
• Install hydraulic systems, pipework, pumps, valves and cylinders.
• Fit engines, gearboxes and conveyors.
• Read engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Carry out testing and mechanical fault finding.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Keep the workshop clean, tidy and safe.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulic knowledge

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Teamwork

Job description

Kocation: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 07:00am - 17:15pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join an established manufacturing business in Grantham, building compact crushing and screening equipment for the construction, demolition, recycling and hire industries.

The Role

You will assemble, fit and test heavy machinery, working with mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble crushing and screening equipment.
• Install hydraulic systems, pipework, pumps, valves and cylinders.
• Fit engines, gearboxes and conveyors.
• Read engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Carry out testing and mechanical fault finding.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Keep the workshop clean, tidy and safe.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Plant Fitter or Machinery Fitter.
• Experience with heavy machinery, construction, agricultural or similar equipment.
• Good mechanical and hydraulic knowledge.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable experience:

Hydraulic diagnostics, electrical fault finding, mobile plant, agricultural machinery, engine installation, forklift or overhead crane experience.

Package

• From £15.00 per hour
• Monday - Thursday, 07:00am - 17:15pm
• Overtime available.
• Weekly pay.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• PPE provided.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on British-built machinery supplied worldwide.