Mechanical Fitter

First Achieve Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 882,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

First Achieve Ltd advertises an experienced Mechanical Fitter on behalf of their engineering client. The role involves fitting, assembling and installing components on industrial machinery, and performing planned and preventative maintenance.

You will fault-find and repair mechanical issues, work with lathes, milling machines, grinders and radial arm drills, and contribute to a safe, efficient operation as part of a skilled engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Fitter.
• Experience with industrial machinery.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety.
• Qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting, assembly and installation of components.
• Planned and preventative maintenance.
• Fault-finding, troubleshooting and mechanical repairs.
• Working on machinery including lathes, milling machines, grinders and radial arm drills.
• Ensuring machinery is maintained to a safe and efficient standard.
• Working both independently and as part of an experienced engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Industrial machinery

Education

Mechanical engineering qualifications

Trade apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are actively seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter on behalf of our client. This is a great opportunity for a skilled fitter with experience working on industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.

You will be responsible for:

• Mechanical fitting, assembly and installation of components.
• Planned and preventative maintenance.
• Fault-finding, troubleshooting and mechanical repairs.
• Working on machinery including lathes, milling machines, grinders and radial arm drills.
• Ensuring machinery is maintained to a safe and efficient standard.
• Working both independently and as part of an experienced engineering team.

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Fitter.
• Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working with industrial/manufacturing machinery.
• Good mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A strong understanding of health & safety.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Rate of Pay: from £16PH Standard Hours 7am-4.30pm Mon-Thu 7am-2.30pm Friday