Mechanical Fitter

Pertemps Bond; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter in Telford to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You'll assemble machinery and components from engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics, ensuring high quality work.

You will install hydraulic components, read drawings, use hand and power tools, and contribute to safe, efficient production. The contract runs for six months with overtime available, and mentoring opportunities for apprentices.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical fitting within engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of hydraulic schematics.
• Confident with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Collaborative and communicative, able to work in a team.
• Willing to overtime, including weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and assembly of machinery and components.
• Installation of hydraulic components and pipework.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Use a variety of engineering hand and power tools.
• Produce high-quality work within production timescales.
• Report material shortages or production issues.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.
• Complete general workshop duties as required.
• Keep accurate records and timesheets.
• Assist with forklift and overhead crane operations as needed.
• Support and mentor apprentices when required.
• Work in line with Health & Safety and Quality procedures.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties requested by management.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hydraulic schematics

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Telford

Pay: Dependant on Experience

Hours: Monday - Friday , with overtime available (6 months Contract)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our clients well-established engineering business based in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity to work on the assembly of high-quality machinery within a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical components and machinery to a high standard while working from engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and assembly of machinery and components.
• Installation of hydraulic components and pipework.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Using a variety of engineering hand and power tools.
• Producing high-quality work within agreed production timescales.
• Reporting any material shortages or production issues.
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
• Completing general workshop duties as required.
• Keeping accurate records and timesheets.
• Assisting with forklift and overhead crane operations where required.
• Supporting and mentoring apprentices when needed.
• Working in line with Health & Safety and Quality procedures.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties required by management.

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred.
• Alternatively, strong mechanical fitting experience within a similar engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of hydraulic schematics.
• Confident using engineering hand tools and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible approach to overtime, including occasional weekends when required