Mechanical Fitter - Nights

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Company pension and sick pay

Ongoing training and development

Genuine career progression

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for night shift work. The role involves repairing and rebuilding gearboxes, pumps and electric motors with regular enhanced overtime and a clear path for progression.

You will work mainly in the workshop, with occasional site visits, using precision measuring tools and workshop machinery to diagnose faults and carry out repairs. A strong mechanical fitting background and willingness to learn rotating equipment repair are

Qualifications

• Mechanical fitting or engineering background.
• Apprentice trained or time-served preferred, not essential.
• Willing to learn rotating equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Repair and rebuild gearboxes, pumps and electric motors.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Fit and remove bearings.
• Use precision measuring tools and workshop machinery.
• Night shifts with regular overtime.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Repair & overhaul

Diagnose faults

Machining / Welding

Education

Apprentice trained or time-served

Tools

Workshop machinery

Precision measuring tools

Bearing fitting

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Nights

Birmingham

22 to 25 per hour + ( 60k+ OTE) Enhanced Overtime + Training + Progression + Benefits

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, permanent role with real progression, varied work and regular overtime?

The company are an established engineering business specialising in the repair and overhaul of rotating equipment across a range of industrial applications. They are looking to add fitters to their team in the Birmingham area.

The role involves repairing and rebuilding gearboxes, pumps, electric motors and fans, mainly in the workshop with infrequent work at customer sites once every quarter.

Here is a great opportunity to join a well-established employer where you can develop your skills and progress your career.

The Role

• Repair and rebuild gearboxes, pumps and electric motors
• Monday to Friday - 40 hours
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs
• Fit and remove bearings
• Use precision measuring tools and workshop machinery
• Night shifts with regular overtime (includes shift allowance in the 22 to 25 per hour)

The Person

• Mechanical fitting or engineering background
• Apprentice trained or time-served preferred, not essential
• Willing to learn rotating equipment repair
• Machining, welding or site experience a bonus
• Full UK driving licence advantageous, not essential

The Benefits

• Enhanced overtime rates
• Company pension and sick pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression