Mechanical Fitter Double Days

E3 Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Private gym

Health Shield

Cash Plan

On-site canteen

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for a permanent position based in Huddersfield. You will join a globally established engineering organisation, assembling industrial gearboxes, reading technical drawings, and maintaining a marine gearbox test rig.

The role offers long-term stability with excellent benefits and a clear pathway to develop within a reputable heavy engineering environment serving Defence, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in heavy engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit industrial gearboxes as part of a skilled team.
• Read and work from technical drawings and build instructions.
• Inspect and record component quality.
• Set up, operate and maintain a high-tolerance marine gearbox test rig.
• Carry out functional testing and diagnose mechanical issues.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of marine gearboxes.

Skills

Gearboxes

Rotating equipment

Technical drawings

Quality awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or equivalent)

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Permanent

£46,732 Per Annum + 33 Days holiday + Up To 13% Combined Pension, Private Gym, on-site canteen, Health Shield, Cash Plan.

Shifts - Double Day (Rotating AM / PM):

AM Shift - 40 Hours

• Monday to Friday | 06:30 - 14:30

PM Shift - 34 hours

• Monday to Thursday | 14:30 - 22:00
• Friday | 14:30 - 18:30
• Early Friday finishes every week

Mechanical Fitter Opportunity

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a globally established engineering organisation.
• This world-class manufacturer employs people worldwide and supplies critical equipment to high-profile industries, including Defence, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas. You will be working within a stable, forward-thinking business that values quality, innovation, and its people.

Location

Based in Huddersfield, with excellent access to the M62, making the role easy to commute to from Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Wakefield, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield.

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Fitter

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will:

• Work as part of a team of skilled fitters assembling industrial gearboxes
• Read and work accurately from technical drawings and build instructions
• Inspect and record component quality
• Set up, operate, and maintain a high-tolerance marine gearbox test rig
• Carry out functional testing, recording dataTroubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of marine gearboxes

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter within a heavy engineering environment
• Solid knowledge of gearboxes and rotating equipment
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

The position offers long-term stability, excellent working hours, strong benefits, and the chance to work on globally significant engineering projects. It is ideal for a Mechanical Fitter looking to develop their career within a supportive, diverse, and highly respected organisation.