Mechanical Fitter – Full Time – Leicester

Catering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private health care

Death in service

25 days annual leave + statutory

Job summary

Catering in Leicester is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer / Fitter for a full-time, permanent role. You will repair and refurbish used machinery in a small team, measuring in imperial and metric, fitting motors and safety switches, and preparing machines for delivery. Occasional UK and European travel is required.

Salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, with 8:00–16:30 hours, 25 days’ holiday plus statutory, plus pension contributions, private health care, and death in service.

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical engineering.
• Must be able to measure in both imperial and metric using rules, vernier caliper and micrometres.
• Must be able to mark out, drill and tap, and be competent in the use of power tools and lathes.
• Be able to perform simple Milling and Turning tasks.
• Have basic knowledge of electrics and motors 3 Phase.
• Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• In house repair and refurbishment of machines.
• Fitting motors and safety switches.
• Rebuilding of mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Assisting in machine demonstration area.
• Cleaning and polishing machines.
• Prepare new machines for delivery to customers.
• Occasional UK and European travel.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Measurement (imperial & metric)

Mark out, drill & tap

Power tools & lathe use

Milling & turning

Electrical basics

Driving licence

Tools

Vernier caliper

Micrometer

Lathe

Job description

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer / Fitter based in Leicester based on a full time and permanent basis.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
Working hours: 8:00 -16:30 Monday to Friday.
Annual leave: 25 days plus statutory

Employee pension contributions
Private health care
Death in service

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer / Fitter who will be working in a small team, within a varied role, refurbishing used machinery.

Duties

• In house repair and refurbishment of machines.
• Fitting motors and safety switches.
• Rebuilding of mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Assisting in machine demonstration area.
• Cleaning and polishing machines.
• Prepare new machines for delivery to customers.
• Occasional UK and European travel.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Experienced in mechanical engineering
• Must be able to measure in both imperial and metric using rules, vernier calliper and micrometres
• Must be able to mark out, drill and tap, and be competent in the use of power tools and lathes.
• Be able to perform simple Milling and Turning tasks.
• Have basic knowledge of electrics and motors 3 Phase
• Driving Licence

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a strong level of competency and be able to work on their own or as a part of a team.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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Salary: £30000 – £35000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire