Mechanical Fitter

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Overnight allowance

Life assurance

Sick pay

Training & development

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

Escape Recruitment is partnering with an established engineering business to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. This role involves installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites across the UK.

You will travel extensively, including overnight stays, and receive ongoing training and genuine long-term career development with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• A recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds or equivalent Mechanical qualification
• Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A flexible approach to travelling and staying away when required

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning mechanical equipment on customer sites
• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs
• Mechanical fault finding and diagnosis
• Conducting site inspections and producing survey reports
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Working closely with customers and colleagues to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Travelling throughout the UK, including regular overnight stays
• Supporting workshop activities when required

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance experience

Field service travel

Education

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

£55,000 OTE + Bonus + Overnight Allowances + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Mechanical Engineer / Field Service Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and travelling to customer sites?

Escape Recruitment is working with an established engineering business that is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of technically interesting projects while receiving ongoing training and genuine long-term career development.

This role offers plenty of variety, with time spent installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites throughout the UK.

The Role

• Installing and commissioning mechanical equipment on customer sites
• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs
• Mechanical fault finding and diagnosis
• Conducting site inspections and producing survey reports
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Working closely with customers and colleagues to deliver projects safely and efficiently
• Travelling throughout the UK, including regular overnight stays
• Supporting workshop activities when required

What We're Looking For

• A recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds or equivalent Mechanical qualification
• Strong mechanical fitting and maintenance experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A flexible approach to travelling and staying away when required

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with realistic earnings up to
• Annual bonus
• Overnight allowance and additional stay-away payments
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Supportive team environment