Mechanical Fitter

Recruit4staff LTD; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular overtime

Life insurance after six months

23 days holiday rising to 25

3% company pension contribution (min 5

Job summary

Recruit4staff is representing an established engineering business in Telford to recruit a Mechanical Fitter. You will perform mechanical fitting and assembly from engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, with bolting tasks and occasional travel to installation sites.

This permanent role offers overtime, life insurance after six months, and a strong pension scheme. Working within a team, you will participate in production meetings and ensure accurate workmanship from drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar assembly role from drawings.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings for assembly.
• Willing to travel for installation work 2–3 times per year

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and fit equipment from engineering drawings.
• Use hand and power tools for bolting and assembly.
• Attend production meetings and coordinate with the team.
• Travel for installation work 2–3 times per year

Skills

Mechanical fitter experience

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Travel willingness

Education

City & Guilds / equivalent

Time-served fitter

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Bolting tools

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established engineering business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter to work in Telford

Job Details:

• Pay: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: 7:45am-5pm, with a 12:30pm finish on Fridays
• Duration: Permanent
• 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

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