Mechanical Fitter

Flame Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter in Manchester. The role involves working independently on various engineering tasks, including installing insulated panels and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have prior fitting experience and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. Benefits include access to numerous employee perks, paid holidays, and enhanced parental leave. This position offers an hourly wage of £15.60 with full training provided.

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

Access to wellness programs

Branded uniform

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work independently to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Read engineering drawings and execute works orders.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in using hand tools

Understanding of the manufacturing process

Time management skills

Job description

ROLE: Mechanical Fitter

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY: £15.60 per hour + bonus + benefits.

45 hours: Monday to Thursday 7.00 – 5.00 and Friday 7.00 – 2.30

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable Mechanical Fitter to join our clients team; someone who is passionate about engaging with our values and delivering quality service levels for customers. Full training will be provided to support your learning.

Responsibilities

• Working independently and on own initiative to achieve timelines and standards.
• Read engineering drawings provided and work from works orders.
• Experience in using hand tools, bench saws and measurement equipment. Using them all safely.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• 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 lease plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Branded uniform.
• Death in service benefit.

To apply for our Mechanical Fitter vacancy, please get in touch Flame Recruitment.

At Flame Recruitment, we specialise in automotive industry roles, supporting career growth across the motor trade. We have thousands of vacancies throughout the UK — from admin to senior management.