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Mechanical Fitter - Shifts or Days. Job in Rochdale Education & Training Jobs

The Recruitment Fix

Borough of Rossendale

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

29 days ago

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to work in the Borough of Rossendale. In this role, you will build specialized machinery and assemble mechanical components. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, along with solid mechanical fitting experience. Offering competitive pay and opportunities for further education and career progression.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities
Tailored training packages
Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

  • Competent and experienced fitter with solid background in engineering.
  • Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is a plus.
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Build specialised machinery within established build times.
  • Fit and assemble mechanical components exposed to motors, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and provide training if required.

Skills

Mechanical fitter experience
Basic metalwork functions
Ability to work to a high level of quality
Good attendance record
Reading engineering drawings

Education

Formal apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
Job description
Mechanical Fitter - Shifts
  • £20.71 - £22.43
  • 4 day or 5 day working week
  • OTE £50,000 per annum
  • Established, respected manufacturing company.
  • Excellent benefits
  • Opportunities for career progression tailored training packages
  • day or shifts Mon-Fri (37 hrs per week)
  • Opportunity to work overtime at enhanced rates

Fantastic opening for ambitious, Mechanical Fitters who wish to enhance their career and earning potential. Tiered pay grades offered to cater for a wide range of experience and skill levels.

The job:
  • To build specialised machinery, within established build times, carrying out fitting and assembly.
  • Follow planned operations to completion at prescribed production rates to meet customer delivery schedule in accordance with Company H&S and Quality Policies
  • Fit and assemble Mechanical components exposed to motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and provide training if required.
  • Must have relevant mechanical fitting experience. Able to carry out tests and work from technical drawings. Servicing and repairing clients equipment, from heavy plant machinery to other general mechanical work.
Skills:
  • Mechanical fitter experience
  • Basic metalwork functions, drilling, tapping and machining
  • Ability to work to a high level of quality
  • Must have good attendance record and excellent time-keeping
  • Able to work in safe manner in line with the company s Health & Safety policies
  • Competent in reading engineering drawings
About you:
  • Formal apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Competent and Experienced Fitter with solid background in Engineering.
  • Ideally have an understanding/knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Upskilling and cross-functional development via grading scheme
  • Further Education opportunities

If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter and commutable to Rochdale, please send your CV to James at The Recruitment Fix Ltd for more information

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