Mechanical Fitter

Hewett Recruitment; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

28 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

On-site parking

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in the machine tool industry is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their rebuild department. This role involves practical tasks such as rebuilding systems from technical drawings and working with electrical components. Ideal candidates will have hands-on mechanical experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Opportunities for career progression into supervisory roles are available, alongside competitive pay and benefits including overtime, generous holiday, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work.
• Some relevant workshop or fitting experience.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild systems from technical drawings.
• Work with pump pipework, gate valves, and related components.
• Wire and install 3-phase motors.
• Complete wiring back to control panels.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Hands-on mechanical work

Wiring 3-phase motors

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Kidderminster

Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer serving the machine tool industry. They are now looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their rebuild department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands‑on mechanical experience who is looking to develop their career, with progression potential into a supervisory role.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the rebuild and assembly of specialist systems from technical drawings. This role will involve both mechanical and electrical tasks, including pump pipework, gate valves, and motor wiring. It is a practical, hands‑on position ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving and working in a workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Rebuild systems from technical drawings

• Work with pump pipework, gate valves, and related components

• Wire and install 3‑phase motors

• Complete wiring back to control panels

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

• Physically fit and comfortable with hands‑on work at ground level

• Some relevant workshop or fitting experience

Desirable:

• Experience wiring 3‑phase motors

• Previous experience in a machine tool or manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Overtime available

• 28 days holiday (increasing with length of service)

• Generous pension scheme

• On‑site parking

• Bike‑to‑Work Scheme

• Sick pay

Why Apply?

• Great opportunity for career progression, with potential to step into a supervisor role

• Varied hands‑on role within a supportive and growing team

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime available

To Apply

If you're a practical, mechanically minded individual with experience in fitting or assembly, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this opportunity.