Mechanical Fitter

KPJ Group; Poynton; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established workshop in Poynton. You will be responsible for assembling mobile mixers, fitting components, and working with hydraulics and pneumatics. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical fitting and be able to read engineering drawings. This full-time position offers a salary of £36,000 per year, overtime, a supportive team environment, and extensive holiday benefits.

Benefits

£36k salary

End-of-year bonus

24 days holiday + bank holidays

4% pension scheme

Time off in lieu

Overtime available

All PPE provided

Strong training culture

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or assembly experience is desired.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read engineering drawings confidently.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mobile mixers and install major components.
• Fit and align the mixer's bucket assembly and hydraulics.
• Support service work including hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
• Read and follow engineering drawings and procedures.
• Collaborate with other teams during the build cycle.

Skills

Hydraulics understanding

Pneumatics knowledge

Mechanical fitting

Engineering drawing reading

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established workshop based in Stockport with steady projects and long-term security.

What's on offer?

• £36k p/a
• Mon - Fri | 8am - 5pm
• Overtime available (paid at enhanced rate)
• Time off in lieu available
• End-of-year bonus (tax free up to £3,500)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• 4% pension scheme
• All PPE provided
• Strong training culture
• A supportive engineering team

What will you be doing as a Mechanical Fitter?

• Assembling mobile mixers, including installing major components onto HGV chassis
• Building sub-assemblies such as brackets, mounts, pipework, and wiring looms
• Fitting and aligning the mixer's bucket assembly and associated hydraulics
• Working across hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and light electrical tasks
• Preparing chassis, installing tanks, bolting assemblies, and carrying out mechanical fitting
• Reading and following detailed build procedures and engineering drawing
• Supporting service work, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical rectification or repair
• Undertaking heavy lifting when assembling or installing major components
• Collaborating with engineers, fabricators, and the CAD/CAM team during build cycle

What we're looking for

• Previous engineering or assembly experience
• A strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical fitting
• The ability to read engineering drawings confidently

Interested? Apply now or speak with Jack Liddle at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted