Mechanical Fitter

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension

Free on-site parking

PPE provided

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Grantham to assemble, fit and test heavy machinery for construction and related sectors. The role involves working with mechanical and hydraulic systems, reading drawings, and ensuring high quality workmanship on a permanent basis.

The position offers a Monday-Thursday schedule, on-site work in Grantham, with a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for training and development within a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 fitter

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Hydraulic knowledge

Tools

Hydraulic diagnostics

Electrical fault finding

Engine installation

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (KW47445) Grantham, England

Salary: GBP15 - GBP15 per hour

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
• Weekly pay.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• PPE provided.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on British-built machinery supplied worldwide.