Mechanical Fitter (Shift working)

Employment Solutions Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in England seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter specializing in rotating machinery. The role includes mechanical assembly, interpreting technical drawings, and fault-finding. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience with rotating machinery. This position offers competitive earnings, flexible shifts, and comprehensive benefits including paid lunch breaks and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Fully paid lunch breaks

33 days holiday

Matched pension contributions

Sick pay

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Fitters with NVQ Level 3 qualifications.
• Experience working with rotating machinery, or eager to learn.
• Flexible and hands-on approach to engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and fitting of rotating machinery.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Fit, align, and test mechanical components.
• Perform maintenance on specialist equipment.
• Occasional travel for overseas assignments.

Skills

Mechanical assembly and fitting of rotating machinery

Reading technical drawings

Fault-finding and maintenance skills

Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Rotating Machinery

This is an exciting permanent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join a leading engineering manufacturer specialising in rotating machinery for the rubber mixing industry.

The role involves shift working with generous shift premiums and offers excellent earning potential and long-term career development within a well-established machine manufacturer.

Who this job would suit

This role would be ideal for time-served Mechanical Fitters with NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent who have experience working with rotating machinery or are eager to develop within a specialist engineering environment.

It would particularly suit hands-on engineers looking for flexible shift-based work with structured training and future development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and fitting of rotating machinery, including Banbury mixers and pelletisers
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering schematics
• Fit, align, and test mechanical components including hydraulics and pneumatics
• Perform fault-finding and maintenance on specialist equipment
• Travel occasionally for out-working or short-term overseas assignments

Benefits

• Fully paid lunch breaks
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Matched pension contributions (5.5% employee / 5.5% employer)
• Sick pay (3 months full pay, 3 months half pay)
• Death in service benefit

Shift patterns: (Alternating weekly Shift A and B)

Shift A Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 15:45

Shift B Monday to Thursday 15:30 to 01:15

Shift B (option 2) Monday to Thursday 15:30 to 00:00, Friday 10:00 to 15:00

Salary

OTE up to 50,000 including shift allowances and required overtime. Overtime paid at premium rates.

• 20% shift premium (Shift A) = 20.71 per hour
• 30% shift premium (Shift B) = 22.43 per hour
  

Contact Details

For more information or to apply, please submit your CV and qualifications to Dean Carthy at Employment Solutions