Multiskilled Fitter

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

33 days annual leave (including bank).

Overtime paid at time and a half and 2

International travel opportunities

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturer in Middleton. The role involves assembling, fitting, installing and commissioning bespoke machinery with a balanced workload between mechanical and electrical tasks.

You will read engineering drawings, perform assembly work, and support installations, with overtime and opportunities for UK and overseas travel.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

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.