Mechanical Fitter

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual tool allowance

Voluntary on-call opportunities

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for a well-established heavy industrial manufacturer in the Greater Morecambe area. The role involves hands-on maintenance of large-scale machinery, fabrication, welding and bench fitting, plus upkeep of hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems.

You will contribute to start-ups and plant improvements within a varied engineering team, working on both workshop and site-based tasks on a 4 on 4 off days-only shift.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ or equivalent).
• Mechanical fitting or maintenance experience.
• Hands-on bench work experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance on large-scale production machinery and equipment.
• Fabrication, welding and bench fitting across production lines.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems and associated plant.
• Support equipment start-ups and plant improvements.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Bench work

Fabrication

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Steam systems

Planned maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

MECHANICAL FITTER

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Greater Morecambe Area

Salary: Up to £40,000

Shift: 4 on 4 off - Days Only

Job Role of the Mechanical Fitter

A well-established industrial manufacturer in the Greater Morecambe area is looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join its engineering team. This is a varied, hands-on role working across large-scale production machinery and auxiliary plant, carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault finding and workshop-based repairs.

You’ll be involved in fabrication, welding and bench fitting, alongside maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems. The role also offers opportunities to support equipment start-ups and plant improvements, making it ideal for a mechanically skilled engineer who enjoys practical, varied engineering work.

Sector - Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Fitter

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ or equivalent).
• Mechanical fitting or maintenance experience.
• Hands-on bench work experience.

Requirements of the Mechanical Fitter

• Fabrication and welding.
• Mechanical fault finding and repairs.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Workshop machinery and equipment.
• Boiler and steam systems.
• Plant inspections and equipment maintenance.

Desirable Requirements of the Mechanical Fitter

• Heavy industrial or process manufacturing background.
• Experience working on large-scale production machinery.
• Machinery installations and modifications.

The Mechanical Fitter will benefit from:

• Salary up to £40,000.
• 4 on 4 off days-only shift pattern.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Additional allowances, including an annual tool allowance.
• Voluntary out-of-hours on-call opportunities.
• Varied mechanical maintenance and workshop-based engineering.
• Working alongside an experienced engineering team.
• Employment with a stable, well-established manufacturer.