Mechanical Fitter

Pioneer Selection; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Norwich is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team. The role involves repairing and maintaining industrial rotating equipment, with a focus on workshop and onsite servicing. Candidates should have experience in mechanical repairs, excellent fault-finding skills, and a proactive approach to work. This temporary to permanent position offers competitive pay and benefits upon successful transition to permanent employment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme, Life Assurance & Income Protection

Health & Wellbeing Support

Learning & Development opportunities

Company Workwear & PPE Provided

Discounts & Savings on everyday purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing rotating electrical & mechanical equipment required.
• Ability to fault find and identify worn components necessary.
• Strong mechanical engineering background expected.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, dismantle, and repair industrial equipment.
• Test, inspect, and service motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical engineering

Electrical testing knowledge

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Temp to Perm)

Norwich

£15.31 - £16.86 per hour depending on experience

Temporary to Permanent (12-week temp, permanent offer after 9 weeks if successful)
39 hours per week Monday to Friday DAYS ONLY!

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team. This role involves repairing and maintaining a range of industrial rotating equipment, including AC & DC motors, motorized gearboxes, pumps, fan units, generators, and other associated machinery. Work is split between 80% workshop-based repairs and 20% on-site servicing.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Fitter:

• Diagnose faults, dismantle, and repair industrial equipment.
• Test, inspect, and service motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Handle a wide variety of components, from small fan units to large-scale industrial motors.
• Provide clear fault reports and relay findings to management.
• Occasionally travel to client sites using a company vehicle (site work experience & CCNSG passport advantageous).
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:

• Experience in repairing rotating electrical & mechanical equipment.
• Ability to fault find, identify worn components, and rectify issues.
• Some electrical testing knowledge of AC & DC motors (training & verification provided).
• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Flexible approach to work within a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
• A proactive team player with the ability to work independently.

Benefits for the Mechanical Fitter (Upon Permanent Employment):

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days).
• Pension Scheme, Life Assurance & Income Protection.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – including mental health services, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, nutritional coaching, and personal training.
• Learning & Development – Free LinkedIn Learning and career progression opportunities.
• Company Workwear & PPE Provided.
• Discounts & Savings on everyday purchases.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details then please contact Helen Brown at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details