Mechanical Fitter/Assembly Technician

SVC Technical; Gosfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly raffle

Biannual voucher scheme

Quarterly catered food events

Free onsite parking

Electric vehicle charging points

Job summary

SVC Technical is seeking a Mechanical Fitter / Vehicle Trailer Assembler to join our team near Halstead, Essex. The role involves assembling car transporter trailers, installing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components, and fitting brake systems on new builds.

You will read engineering drawings, use hand tools and workshop equipment, and collaborate in small teams to deliver high-quality trailers. Overtime is available and paid at time and a half.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and assembly skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Competent with hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Fit brake systems and moving vehicle decks to new-build car transporters.
• Use hand and power tools to complete build tasks to specification.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality trailer builds.
• Maintain accuracy, safety and attention to detail at all times.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Read drawings

Hand tools

Problem solving

Job description

Mechanical Fitter / Vehicle Trailer Assembler

Pay: £13.40–£14.50 per hour (DOE)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm (40 hours per week)

Location: Near Halstead, Essex

Job Type: Permanent

Transport: Own transport required due to location

Overtime: Available, paid at Time and a Half

About the Role

Our client, a leading heavy engineering manufacturer, is seeking Mechanical Fitters / Car Transporter Assemblers to join their growing team at their modern facilities near Braintree, Essex.

Working in teams of 3–4, you will be responsible for the full assembly of car transporter trailers, including fitting all key mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and install mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Fit brake systems and moving vehicle decks to new-build car transporters
• Use hand and power tools to complete build tasks to specification
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality trailer builds
• Maintain accuracy, safety and attention to detail at all times

Skills & Experience

Preferred (but not essential):

• Background in vehicle or trailer fitting, automotive, or heavy engineering
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrics

Essential:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and assembly skills
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Competent with hand tools and workshop equipment
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Employee Benefits

• Monthly employee raffle
• Biannual voucher scheme
• Quarterly catered food events
• Free onsite parking
• Electric vehicle charging points