Mechanical Fitter

Duxvalves; Rochdale; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing company is seeking ambitious Mechanical Fitters to enhance their careers and earning potential. This role offers the opportunity to build specialized machinery, follow planned operations, and ensure high-quality assembly of mechanical components. With a focus on career progression and tailored training packages, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. Join a respected industry player where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will have a significant impact on the team's success. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career progression

Tailored training packages

Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Must have relevant mechanical fitting experience and ability to work from technical drawings.
• Competent in servicing and repairing mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build specialised machinery and carry out fitting and assembly.
• Follow operations to meet production rates and customer schedules.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide training as needed.

Skills

Mechanical fitter experience

Basic metalwork functions

Quality control

Attendance and time-keeping

Health & Safety compliance

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Formal apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Days

Salary: £16.76 (pay award pending) plus additional increments via skills grading scheme

Company: Established, respected manufacturing company.

Benefits: Excellent benefits

OTE: £50,000 per annum

Opportunities: Career progression – tailored training packages

Schedule: Day shifts – Mon-Fri (37 hrs per week)

Overtime: Opportunity to work overtime at enhanced rates

Fantastic opening for ambitious Mechanical Fitters who wish to enhance their career and earning potential. Tiered pay grades offered to cater for a wide range of experience and skill levels.

The job:

1. To build specialised machinery, within established build times, carrying out fitting and assembly.
2. Follow planned operations to completion at prescribed production rates to meet customer delivery schedule in accordance with Company H&S and Quality Policies.
3. Fit and assemble Mechanical components exposed to motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
4. Collaborate with colleagues and provide training if required.
5. Must have relevant mechanical fitting experience. Able to carry out tests and work from technical drawings. Servicing and repairing clients’ equipment, from heavy plant machinery to other general mechanical work.

Skills:

1. Mechanical fitter experience
2. Basic metalwork functions, drilling, tapping and machining
3. Ability to work to a high level of quality
4. Must have good attendance record and excellent time-keeping
5. Able to work in a safe manner in line with the company’s Health & Safety policies
6. Competent in reading engineering drawings

About you:

1. Formal apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Competent and Experienced Fitter with a solid background in Engineering.
3. Ideally have an understanding/knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
4. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings.
5. Upskilling and cross-functional development via grading scheme
6. Further Education opportunities

If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter and commutable to Rochdale, please send your CV to James at The Recruitment Fix Ltd for more information.