Mechanical Fitter

KineticPlc; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters in Greater Manchester for contract roles. The position offers an hourly rate starting at £16.78, with opportunities for overtime. Candidates should have recognized apprenticeships and strong problem-solving skills to excel in mechanical assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• Time served in mechanical fitting or engineering.
• Ability to read/understand mechanical assembly drawings.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical build, strip, and assembly of capital machinery.
• Installation of bearings and various seals.
• Working to tight tolerances and H&S regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

ONC level qualified engineer in mechanical engineering

Job description

Greater Manchester, England, North West

Mechanical Fitter

Contract

Kinetic Skills & Trades are currently recruiting for qualified and experienced Mechanical Fitter/Engineers for positions based in North Manchester. The roles are on a contract basis for a minimum of 6 months+ initially, but likely to go on much longer.The roles are commutable from all areas of North Manchester and also Salford, Oldham, Trafford etc.Key functions of this position include, but are not restricted to, mechanical build, strip and assembly of capital machinery.Hourly rates will be from £16.78/hr PAYE & £25.17 for hours over 39 hours.*If you are currently working through an umbrella company, you would be able to continue using an umbrella paying a basic rate of £21.87/hr.**Overtime available at time and one half working 39 hours per week.*WEEKLY OVERTIME AVAILABLE*Core hours: 07:30 - 16:00, 15:00 on Friday. Half an hour for lunch.Qualification, Knowledge, Skill, Aptitude, Experience Required include:ESSENTIAL:* Time served - recognised apprenticeship.* Read/understand mechanical assembly drawings.* Flexible approach to working hours.* Continually self-appraise on current and developing H&S Regulations.DESIRABLE:* ONC level qualified engineer in mechanical engineering or equivalent.* Pneumatic, hydraulic & other mechanical systems.* Working to tight tolerances.* Installation of bearings and various seals.Other:* Good communication skills at all levels, verbal and written* Willing to work as full, supportive team member* Self-motivated with a desire to achieve high standards* A strong sense of problem/solution ownershipTO APPLY:If you feel you are well suited to the Mechanical Fitters position, please click on the APPLY button and forward your most up to date CV for consideration.Kinetic treat all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification will not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.Kinetic Skilled & Trades is a division of Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd, a consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering & manufacturing and affiliated sectors. Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973