Mechanical Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Full training and skill development

Long-term job security

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is helping a Wolverhampton engineering business recruit a Mechanical Fitter. The role focuses on assembling and installing mechanical, hydraulic, and some electrical systems on vehicles and specialist equipment in a modern workshop.

Full training and tools are provided, and the position offers permanent employment with ongoing training and clear progression routes. Starting pay is £14.49–£15.53 per hour, with overtime paid at 150% and a stable long-term career path.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; practical mechanical ability and the right attitude.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical fitting, assembly or production in a bespoke environment helps.

Responsibilities

• General mechanical build and fitting work.
• Assembling and fitting hydraulic systems, and some electrical systems.
• Installing components onto vehicles and specialist equipment.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings and schematics.

Skills

General mechanical ability

Manual dexterity

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

£14.49 starting, moving to £15.53 after training, Standard days - no weekend work, Permanent secure role, OT paid at 150%, On-going training and development to progress career further, Clear progression routes supported by management

A well-recognised engineering business in Wolverhampton is looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter as part of its continued growth and future growth plans.This is a long-term opportunity to join a stable, well-invested engineering company that designs, builds and installs specialist vehicles and equipment systems.

Full training and specialist tools are provided, so this role accepts applicants of all levels of skillset making this ideal for someone with hands-on experience, who is keen to build a career in engineering/manufacturing.

The Role

You will be trained to assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic and mechanical systems onto vehicles and specialist equipment.This is not repetitive factory work -it's varied, bespoke, practical engineering in a modern workshop.

Your duties will include:

• General mechanical build and fitting work
• Assembling and fitting hydraulic, and some electrical systems
• Installing components onto vehicles and specialist equipment
• Reading and working from engineering drawings & schematics
• MIG welding (training provided)
• Working to high quality and safety standards

Who This Role Suits

You don't need formal qualifications — the business is looking for someone with practical mechanical ability and the right attitude.

This role would suit someone who has:

• Worked on vehicles, plant or machinery
• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly or production in a bespoke environment
• Someone with a basic tool kit
• A strong interest in engineering or hands-on work
• A reliable, hardworking and keen-to-learn approach

What's on Offer

• £14.49 - £15.53 per hour starting
• Overtime available paid at 150%
• Full training & skill development
• Permanent position
• Clean, well-equipped workshop
• Friendly, supportive engineering team
• Long-term job security