Mechanical Fitter

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Life insurance after six months

23 days' holiday increasing to 25 days

3% company pension contribution (min 5

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing an established engineering business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter to work in Telford. You will perform mechanical fitting and assembly from engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, with occasional travel for installation work.

Hours are 7:45am-5pm, with a 12:30 finish on Fridays. There are regular overtime opportunities and a benefits package including life insurance after six months, 23 days' holiday increasing to 25 days, and a 3% company

Qualifications

• Previous Mechanical Fitter or mechanical assembly experience.
• Competent in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to work accurately from engineering drawings.
• Willing to travel for installation work approximately two to three times per year, typically for two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly work from engineering drawings.
• Use a range of hand and power tools; undertake bolting work.
• Attend production meetings and contribute to ongoing projects.
• Travel for installation work when required.

Skills

Previous Mechanical Fitter experience

Tool handling

Reading engineering drawings

Willing to travel for installation

Education

BTEC/City & Guilds advantageous

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established engineering business in their search for a

Mechanical Fitter to work in

Telford

• Hours of Work: 7:45am-5pm, with a 12:30pm finish on Fridays
• Benefits: Regular overtime opportunities to increase earning potential, life insurance after six months, 23 days' holiday increasing to 25 days after one year, and a 3% company pension contribution based on a minimum 5% employee contribution

Job Role:

Working as a Mechanical Fitter within a team, you will carry out mechanical fitting and assembly work from engineering drawings. The Mechanical Fitter will use a range of hand and power tools, undertake bolting work and attend production meetings. There will also be a requirement to travel for installation work when needed.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Previous Mechanical Fitter or mechanical assembly experience
• Competent in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to work accurately from engineering drawings
• The Mechanical Fitter must be willing to travel for installation work approximately two or three times per year, typically for two weeks at a time

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• A BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent mechanical/engineering qualification would be advantageous
• Time-served Mechanical Fitter applicants will also be considered

Additional Information

• Regular overtime opportunities are available for a Mechanical Fitter to increase overall earning potential
• Occasional travel for installation work is required

Commutable From:

Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and surrounding areas

Similar Job Titles:

Mechanical Assembler, Mechanical Assembly Operator, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Assembly Operative, Workshop Fitter, Workshop Operator, Workshop Fitting, Plant Fitter, Plant Fitting, Assembly Fitter, Mechanical Installer, Mechanical Technician