Mechanical Fitter

PT. Warato Indonesia; Stockport; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is looking for a Mechanical Fitter in Stockport. The successful candidate will perform mechanical maintenance and support production operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,500, excellent benefits, and a stable working environment. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have a strong background in mechanical maintenance.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair work on manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out installations, strip downs, and rebuilds as required.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Support production teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Participate in an evening cover rota.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Installation

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanical Fitter Stockport

Salary: £42,500 + Excellent Benefits (Pension, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays)

Hours: Monday to Friday Days Only (No Weekends)

Evening Cover: 1 in every 5 weeks (Driving licence required)

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturing company with multiple sites across the country. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established and respected business known for investing in its people and maintaining a friendly, supportive working environment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and installations across a range of production equipment and plant machinery. You'll work as part of a small, skilled maintenance team ensuring machinery runs efficiently and downtime is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair work on manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out installations, strip downs, and rebuilds as required.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Support production teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Participate in an evening cover rota (1 in every 5 weeks).

About You

• Time‑served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence (due to evening cover requirements).

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary of £42,500
• Monday to Friday, days only no weekends
• Pension and Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent long‑term career prospects within a stable, growing business