Shift Mechanical Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Manchester. This exciting role involves engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring the highest standards are met while optimizing machine efficiencies. The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained or hold an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, with a solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding. Flexibility for shift work, including nights and weekends, is essential. Join a global leader in sustainable solutions and take your career to the next level with extensive training and a strong focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained Engineer or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering and maintenance activities to maximize machine efficiencies.
• Maintain, repair, or replace mechanical equipment throughout the plant.

Skills

Apprentice trained Engineer

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Working knowledge of hydraulics

Working knowledge of pneumatics

Experience of welding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a new opportunity, if you are then we might have the perfect role for you.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Shift Mechanical Fitter based in Manchester.

The employer is a global leader in fibre-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.

The Role You will be responsible for engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and maximising machine efficiencies. Key aspects of this role include maintaining, repairing or replacing, where appropriate, all mechanical equipment throughout the plant.

The Successful Candidate we are looking for should have the following key skills:

• Apprentice trained Engineer or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience of welding within a manufacturing environment.

Safety tops our priorities therefore it is essential that you bring with you a safety mindset and will take a proactive and disciplined approach in adhering to all safety systems and processes. You will be highly motivated with a demonstrable track record of using your own initiative and working as an effective team member. Extensive training will be provided.

These positions require shift working, including nights and weekends, therefore flexibility is essential.