Mechanical Fitter

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Manchester is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team. The role involves installing insulated panels, working from engineering drawings, and maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should have experience in mechanical fitting and excellent understanding of manufacturing processes. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including annual leave and a wellness programme.

Benefits

Access to employee perks

Auto-enrolment pension

A day off for your birthday

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Wellness programme access

Branded uniform

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Excellent understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Ability to travel reliably to site.

Responsibilities

• Read and work from engineering drawings.
• Install insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies.
• Electrically terminate lighting and switches.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Health and safety awareness

Manufacturing process understanding

Own transportation

Job description

EY353 Mechanical Fitter
Salary: Up to GBP15.60 per hour
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical Fitter on behalf of one of our clients.

One of our clients is a UK-based automotive group that provides comprehensive commercial and specialist vehicle solutions. Their services include vehicle sales, servicing, custom conversions, and the supply of plant and construction equipment. They also specialise in the design and manufacture of temperature-controlled vehicle conversions, delivering bespoke refrigerated transport for industries such as food distribution and pharmaceuticals. Their broad capabilities support a wide range of sectors with reliable and tailored vehicle solutions.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working to achieve timelines and standards.
• Read engineering drawings provided and work from works orders.
• Experience in using hand tools, bench saws and measurement equipment.
• Installing insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies.
• Electrically terminating lighting, switches and tail lifts.
• Sealing joints, floors and roofs with silicone and gel coatings.
• Cutting of metals, woods and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment.
• Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and at onsite locations.
• Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks, or duties to support the business as directed by management.
• Ensuring compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to.
• 44 hours per week: (Apply online only), Monday to Thursday and (Apply online only) on Friday. Flexibility given and required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first.
• You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process.
• You have your own transportation or can reliably travel to site.

Benefits:

• Access to 100s of employee perks.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• A day off for your birthday.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Branded uniform.
• Death in service benefit