Mechanical Fitter

E3recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Full training & skill development

Overtime paid at 150%

Long-term job security

Clean workshop

Friendly engineering team

Job summary

E3recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Wolverhampton to assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic, and some electrical systems onto vehicles and specialist equipment. No formal qualifications are required; the role offers hands-on training in a modern workshop.

Full training will be provided, with a permanent position and overtime paid at 150%. The team emphasizes quality, safety, and career progression within a stable engineering environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; practical mechanical ability and the right attitude.
• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly or production in a bespoke environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Basic tool kit and a hands-on approach.

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 & schematics.
• MIG welding (training provided).
• Working to high quality and safety standards.

Skills

Vehicle machinery

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Reliable attitude

Willing to learn

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