Multiskilled Fitter

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Overtime paid at higher rates

Opportunities for international travel

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Fitter for a site-based role in Middleton, offering a competitive hourly rate and ongoing development within a specialist engineering environment.

The role splits roughly 50/50 between mechanical and electrical assembly, with travel to UK and overseas installations as required. Overtime payable at time-and-a-half and double time, depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Mechanical & Electrical Fitter or similar engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and install bespoke industrial machinery to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out both mechanical and electrical assembly activities throughout the build process.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Support the installation, commissioning and testing of machinery.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Carry out fault finding and rectify issues during assembly and commissioning.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and health & safety.
• Support UK and overseas customer installations where required.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Complete all relevant job documentation accurately.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical assembly

Teamwork

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Location: Middleton

Salary: £18.00 - £19.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Working Hours: 39 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

Overtime available, paid at time and a half and double time, depending on hours worked.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial rubber mixing machinery. Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, the successful candidate will be involved in the assembly, fitting, installation and commissioning of bespoke machinery. The role offers a varied workload, with approximately a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical work, although this will fluctuate depending on project requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturer offering overtime, the opportunity to travel internationally, and long-term career development within a specialist engineering environment.

International travel may be required to support machinery installations and commissioning at customer sites worldwide, although this is not essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and install bespoke industrial machinery to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out both mechanical and electrical assembly activities throughout the build process.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Support the installation, commissioning and testing of machinery.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Carry out fault finding and rectify issues during assembly and commissioning.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and health & safety.
• Support UK and overseas customer installations where required.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Complete all relevant job documentation accurately.

What We Need From You

Essential

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Mechanical & Electrical Fitter or similar engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical assembly experience.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience assembling industrial machinery or capital equipment.
• Previous installation or commissioning experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel for UK and overseas installations.
• Mechanical, Electrical or Multiskilled Engineering qualification or apprenticeship.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 - £19.50, dependent on experience.
• Overtime paid at time and a half and double time.
• Company pension scheme.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work on bespoke industrial machinery.
• Optional international travel supporting machinery installations worldwide.
• Long-term career prospects within a well-established engineering manufacturer.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

Working Pattern & Location

39 hours per week.

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

This is a site-based role in Middleton, with opportunities for UK and overseas travel to support machinery installations and commissioning where required.