Mechanical Fitter

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company seeks a Mechanical Fitter for multiple high-profile projects. This role offers significant career growth opportunities with a competitive salary, benefits, and support for further qualifications. Ideal candidates should have a strong mechanical background and hands-on experience across various projects.

Benefits

Van and fuel card

9% pension

23 days holiday

Private health

Investment in further qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background preferred.
• Water/utilities experience is a plus.
• Experience across industrial sectors welcome.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical aspects of various projects.
• Design, build, maintenance, and installation depending on client needs.
• Work with on-site teams applying hands-on skills.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Hands-on skills

Experience with Penstocks

Experience with Motors

Experience with Bearings

Experience with Winches

Experience with Gearboxes

Experience with LOLER

Job description

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- Lots of career opportunities to more senior roles & further qualifications

- £35k - 45k & van & fuel card, 9% pension, 23 days holiday, private health & investment in further qualifications (HNC, HND, etc.)

- Door-to-door travel time

- Must be flexible with UK-wide work where needed

The opportunity:

How does working for a well-established engineering company overseeing multiple high-profile projects, with significant career growth and personal development opportunities, sound?

We are seeking a Mechanical Fitter to work on our projects. You will add value and use this role as a stepping stone into higher-profile roles as we continue to grow. Whether you're seeking further qualifications or more development, we support your career path.

We offer a strong package: £35k basic, with potential earnings up to £45k for up to 50 hours (more if needed), including paid door-to-door travel time (40 hours on site). Along with benefits and development opportunities, this is a unique career opportunity.

The person:

We are open regarding sector and experience but prefer someone with a strong mechanical background (water/utilities experience is a plus).

You will use your mechanical expertise to oversee various projects, working with on-site teams and applying hands-on skills. Experience with Penstocks, Motors, Bearings, Winches, Gearboxes, LOLER would be advantageous.

The role:

You will work on mechanical aspects of projects ranging from small to multi-million-pound projects. Responsibilities include design, build, maintenance, and installation, depending on client needs.

Most work is in water & utilities, but experience across industrial sectors is welcome. We value the right person over specific sector experience.

The company:

We are a 35-year-old M&E engineering firm designing, installing, maintaining, and commissioning sites. With a £40m turnover and growing, we have a proven track record of developing talent, with two of our Directors being former apprentices.

What next:

If interested, please send your CV, and I will be happy to discuss further.