Mechanical Fitter

Stirling Warrington; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand in building products seeks a Mechanical Fitter to perform hands-on mechanical fitting and maintenance in a fast-paced, heavy-duty environment. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, experience in automated environments, and NVQ Level 3 in Engineering. This role offers a competitive salary, 21 days holiday, and a 10% employer pension contribution.

Benefits

21 days holiday

10% employer pension contribution (5% Personal Contribution)

Full company sick pay

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background—experience in automated or FMCG environments ideal.
• Experience working in heavy industry environments.
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent) preferred.
• Welding and machining (lathe/mill) experience highly desirable.
• Positive attitude and hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical fitting and maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Working on breakdowns, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Using workshop equipment, including lathes and milling machines.
• Supporting plant upgrades and installation of new machinery.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety in a fast-paced, heavy-duty environment.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Experience in automated environments

Experience in heavy industry

Welding experience

Machining (lathe/mill) experience

Positive attitude

Hands-on mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Newbury

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Panama

Benefits: 21 days holiday with 10% employer pension contribution (5% Personal Contribution) Full company sick pay No button pushing! Completely different to most automated environments, you’ll be able to get stuck in.

Mechanical Fitter Role: Join a leading global brand in building products with a fully automated and heavy industrial site that offers a real opportunity to get stuck in. We’re not looking for someone to monitor machines—we need a Mechanical Fitter who thrives on physical, practical work in a fast-paced setting.

Mechanical Fitter Responsibilities:

• Carrying out mechanical fitting and maintenance on automated production equipment
• Working on breakdowns, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Using workshop equipment, including lathes and milling machines
• Supporting plant upgrades and installation of new machinery
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety in a fast-paced, heavy-duty environment

Mechanical Fitter Specification:

• Strong mechanical background—experience in automated or FMCG environments ideal
• Experience working in heavy industry environments
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
• Welding and machining (lathe/mill) experience highly desirable
• Positive attitude and hands‑on mindset

For more information on the mechanical fitter position and other Technical Engineering positions get in touch with Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.