Mechanical Fitter

Gap Technical Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business based near Widnes is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to design, maintain, and install mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will hold an apprenticeship or NVQ level 3 in a Mechanical discipline and have good computer skills. Responsibilities will include preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in Mechanical discipline.
• Good computer skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain and install mechanical equipment.
• Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance.
• Fault location, diagnosis, and repair.

Skills

Mechanical discipline expertise

Good computer skills

Preventive maintenance software experience

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen)

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3 in Mechanical discipline

Tools

Preventive maintenance software

Manual tools for fabrication

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Fitter • £37,791 • Widnes • Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter / Technician / Craftsman to work at their facility based near Widnes

Responsibilities

• Design, select, maintain and install mechanical equipment
• Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance
• Fault location / diagnosis / repair
• Will be expected to undertake confined space training
• Will be expected to undertake First Aid training
• Will be expected to participate in the site Emergency Response team
• Will be expected to participate in various improvement initiatives
• Overtime will be available after 40 hours have been worked in a week; overtime premium rates are paid at time and a half on Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays
• The candidate would be expected to be on an on-call rota (one week in four) covering critical breakdowns

Person Specification

• Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline i.e. NVQ level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship. Further relevant qualifications would be advantageous
• Good computer skills are essential
• Experience of using preventive maintenance software is an advantage
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential
• Experience in the chemical industry is not vital but a manufacturing background would be advantageous
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen & 7 wastes) advantageous
• Metal and/or plastic fabrication
• Rotating equipment overhauls
• Hydraulic/pneumatics systems
• Pipework and flange making/breaking
• Knowledge of steam boiler and air compressor plant

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Closing Date: 08/12/2025

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