Mechanical Fitter

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

20 days + Bank Holidays

Birthday leave

Enhanced parental pay

EAP with 24/7 GP access

Branded workwear

Training and development

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist vehicle manufacturer for a Mechanical Fitter based at Trafford Park. The role offers a competitive £35,500 per annum, a 44-hour week, and flexible hours with an early finish on Fridays.

You will read drawings, assemble and fit vehicle bodies, install insulated panels, complete electrical terminations, and support the production team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Reliable transportation or ability to travel to Trafford Park.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders accurately.
• Assemble and fit specialist vehicle bodies, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
• Install insulated panels on refrigerated vehicle bodies.
• Complete electrical terminations, including lighting, switches, and tail lifts.
• Seal joints, floors, and roofs using silicone and specialist coatings.
• Cut and prepare metal, timber, and plastic components using workshop machinery.
• Safely use hand tools, measuring equipment, and workshop machinery.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across workshop and site locations.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
• Support the wider production team with additional duties as required.

Skills

Read drawings

Hand tools

Quality focus

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Electrical know-how

Teamwork

Tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist vehicle manufacturing business for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their growing production team based at Trafford Park. The Mechanical Fitter role offers a competitive annual salary of £35,500 and provides excellent opportunities for career development within a respected company that designs and manufactures high-quality commercial vehicle bodies.

This is a full-time position with a 44-hour working week, featuring flexible working hours and an early finish on Fridays. The successful Mechanical Fitter will benefit from access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life, which offers 24-hour online GP access and second medical opinions.

• Competitive salary of £35,500 per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance: 20 days plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour GP access and wellbeing support
• Branded workwear provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Duties

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders accurately
• Assemble and fit specialist commercial vehicle bodies, ensuring high standards of quality and safety
• Install insulated panels on refrigerated vehicle bodies
• Complete electrical terminations, including lighting, switches, and tail lifts
• Seal joints, floors, and roofs using silicone and specialist coatings
• Cut and prepare metal, timber, and plastic components using workshop machinery
• Safely use hand tools, measuring equipment, and workshop machinery
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across workshop and site locations
• Follow all health and safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies
• Support the wider production team with additional duties as required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment safely
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Reliable transportation or ability to travel to Trafford Park