Mechanical Fitter

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Company Culture

Stability

Work life Balance

Bonus

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Wakefield to join a well-established engineering company. The role involves building, repairing and installing equipment, with opportunities to work on hydraulic systems and pumps at workshops and customer sites.

You will receive practical training, participate in varied projects, and contribute to maintaining major industrial sites. The company emphasises a supportive culture, work-life balance, and long-term career

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, testing, servicing and repair of hydraulic equipment.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work away when required.
• Comfort with working from workshop and on-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, testing, servicing and repairing hydraulic equipment.
• Stripping and rebuilding pumps, motors and mechanical components.
• Supporting installations and commissioning at customer sites.
• Working from the workshop with UK travel and occasional stay-away projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical qualification or hands-on background

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Wakefield

£32,000-£35,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £42,000)

• Great Company Culture
• Stability
• Work life Balance
• Bonus

Are you looking for a stable company that are well renowned for their great company culture, where you can take genuine satisfaction from building, repairing and installing equipment that keeps major industrial sites operating?

This Mechanical Fitter position offers varied work, practical training and the chance to see the results of what you have worked on. Join an established engineering company that will train you in on their systems. As a Mechanical Fitter, you will work alongside experienced engineers in the workshop and at customer sites commissioning their products.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, solving mechanical problems and completing practical work to a high standard. This role as Mechanical Fitter offers real autonomy, work life balance and the chance to join a company the truly care about their engineers.

Your Role as a Mechanical Fitter Will Include:

• Assembling, testing, servicing and repairing hydraulic equipment
• Stripping and rebuilding pumps, motors and mechanical components
• Supporting installations and commissioning at customer sites
• Working from the workshop with UK travel and occasional stay away projects

The Successful Mechanical Fitter Will Have:

• Mechanical fitting, assembly or hands‑on engineering experience
• A mechanical qualification or relevant practical background
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment
• A willingness to learn hydraulics, travel and work away when required

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Candidates who do not have this right or permit, or who have an application pending, should not apply as their details will not be processed.

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