Mechanical Fitter

SourceCo Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days + BH

Attendance bonus

Overtime opportunities

AXA Health after 6 months

Health surveillance

Nest pension

Induction and training

Job summary

SourceCo Recruitment are seeking Mechanical Fitters to join a growing manufacturing business in Kidderminster. The role covers manufacture, assembly and preparation of specialist refuse and recycling collection vehicles, working with the Production Manager to meet customer specs and timescales.

You will read engineering drawings, use power tools, and handle hydraulics and basic electrics, contributing to efficient builds and quality outcomes on site.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical knowledge and practical fitting skills.
• Experience using power tools.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and electrics.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Ability to work to deadlines and customer specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willing attitude to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager and Foreman in manufacturing and development of refuse collection vehicles.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and build packs.
• Use a range of power tools and workshop equipment.
• Work with hydraulics and basic electrics.
• Work to build schedules and production deadlines.
• Identify and raise issues during the build process.
• Record changes or modifications during builds.
• Capture information to help improve and standardise future builds.
• Support on-site subcontractors and equipment providers.
• Complete relevant paperwork and build documentation.
• Assist with vehicle inspections and testing.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Power tools

Hydraulics & electrics

Reading engineering drawings

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

MIG welding (desirable)

Job description

SourceCo Recruitment are looking for Mechanical Fitters for a growing manufacturing business based in Kidderminster.

The role will involve the manufacture, assembly and preparation of specialist refuse and recycling collection vehicles. You will work closely with the Production Manager and Foreman to ensure vehicles are built to a high standard, meet customer specifications and are completed within agreed timescales.

Working hours:

• Monday - Friday - 8.30am to 16:30pm

Pay:

• £12.90 per hour (paid weekly)

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Production Manager and Foreman in the manufacture and development of refuse collection vehicles
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and build packs
• Using a range of power tools and workshop equipment
• Working with hydraulics and basic electrics
• Working to build schedules and production deadlines
• Identifying and raising issues during the build process
• Recording any changes or modifications made during builds
• Capturing information to help improve and standardise future builds
• Supporting on-site subcontractors, including camera, weighing and other ancillary equipment providers
• Completing all relevant paperwork and build documentation
• Assisting with vehicle inspections and testing

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous mechanical fitting experience, preferably gained within commercial vehicles, vehicle manufacturing or a similar engineering environment.

You will need:

• Good mechanical knowledge and practical fitting skills
• Experience using power tools
• A working knowledge of hydraulics and electrics
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• The ability to work to deadlines and customer specifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• A flexible and willing attitude towards learning new skills

MIG welding experience would be desirable but is not essential, as training can be provided.

What's on Offer?

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 1 additional day annual leave after 12 months' service
• Attendance bonus scheme
• Overtime opportunities
• AXA Health Scheme after 6 months
• Health surveillance checks
• Nest pension scheme
• Company induction and in-house training