Mechanical Fitter

JR United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mechanical sector is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their skilled team. The role involves repairing, maintaining, and assembling various mechanical machinery and components, as well as collaborating closely with colleagues to uphold high standards. With a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a chance to grow within a respected organization that values teamwork and quality.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime and on-call opportunities

31 days holiday including statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience with mechanical equipment like motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Strong background in fault finding, maintenance, repair, and mechanical assembly.
• Comfortable working closely with a team in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair, maintenance, and assembly of mechanical machinery and components.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostic tasks on a variety of equipment.
• Complete relevant documentation accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Mechanical assembly

Teamwork

Job description

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Are You an Experienced Mechanical Fitter? If So, Read On…

Our client is a well-established industry leader with over 50 years of experience, serving a wide range of sectors including utilities, manufacturing, food & beverage, and more. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team, focusing on the repair, maintenance, and assembly of mechanical machinery and components.

The Role – Mechanical Fitter

• Carry out repair, maintenance, and assembly of mechanical machinery and components.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostic tasks on a variety of equipment.
• Work collaboratively with workshop colleagues to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Support the Workshop Manager with various duties, including assisting with quotations.
• Complete relevant documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Work independently as well as part of a team to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Day shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Minimum Skills / Experience Required

• Proven experience with mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Strong background in fault finding, maintenance, repair, and mechanical assembly.
• Comfortable working closely with a team in a workshop environment.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the LE4 area and be flexible for on-call duties.

The Package

• Competitive hourly rate
• Overtime and on-call opportunities available.
• 31 days holiday (including statutory holidays).
• Opportunity to join a long-standing, respected company with a strong team culture.