Mechanical Fitter / Service Engineer

The Churchill Machine Tool Company; Bury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days' annual leave

Competitive hourly rate £17-£20

Job summary

The Churchill Machine Tool Company in Bury is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Service Engineer to join our established engineering and manufacturing team. You will refurbish machine tools, strip, inspect, repair and reassemble components at the workshop, with UK site work for breakdowns, servicing and on-site repairs.

Based in our busy workshop, you will diagnose faults, select the correct tools and carry out repairs to a high standard, while maintaining strong communication and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and practical skills with good tool dexterity.
• Experience stripping and rebuilding rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes and similar machinery.
• Able to diagnose mechanical faults and perform repairs; good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect, repair and reassemble machinery and mechanical sub-assemblies at the workshop.
• Carry out site visits for breakdown inspections, servicing and repairs within the UK.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Practical skills & tool dexterity

Experience stripping and rebuildingRot

Fault diagnosis & repairs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

IT basics

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Service Engineer to join our established engineering and manufacturing team.

Based at our workshop in Bury, you will work on a range of machine tool refurbishment projects, including the stripping, inspection, repair and reassembly of machinery and mechanical sub-assemblies.

The role will also involve site work, carrying out breakdown inspections, servicing and repairs at customer premises. Site work will predominantly be within the UK.

Key Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
• Excellent practical skills and tool dexterity
• Experience stripping and rebuilding rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes and similar machinery
• Ability to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic IT skills would be an advantage

Hours, Pay and Benefits

• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Hourly rate £17-20, depending on experience, skillset and capability
• 22 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays

We are looking for a reliable and experienced engineer with a strong eye for detail and pride in the quality of their work.