Site Fitter

Shields Ltd; Driffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Holidays: 22 days + 8 BH

Job summary

Shields Ltd in Driffield, East Yorkshire, is seeking a full-time Site Fitter to join our hands-on team. You will assemble, fit and install structural and mechanical components on client sites, working from drawings and project requirements to ensure safe, accurate installations.

You'll measure, cut, align and modify onsite, coordinating with Site Managers and other trades. A valid UK driving licence and experience on construction sites are essential, with a strong commitment to health and safety

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience as Site Fitter or similar construction/installation role.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Hands‑on experience installing, assembling and fitting components.
• Experience on construction or industrial sites.
• Competent with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of site health & safety regulations and safe systems of work.
• Experience working to project deadlines and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and install structural/mechanical components on client sites.
• Read engineering drawings and project specs to ensure accuracy.
• Measure, cut, align and fit components; perform site modifications.
• Collaborate with Site Managers, Supervisors and other trades.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Travel between sites as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

On-site installation

Health & safety

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent working

Attention to detail

Communication

Safe systems of work

Project deadlines

Tools

CSCS Card

Forklift Licence

Telehandler

IPAF

PASMA

First Aid Level 3

Hot Works Permit

COSHH Awareness

Job description

Site Fitter - OTE £50,000

Shields (Driffield) Ltd is a well-established, family-run business based in Driffield, East Yorkshire. With a strong reputation built over many years, we take pride in delivering high-quality design, manufacturing, and installation services across the UK.

We specialise in mechanical engineering and bulk materials handling and processing systems, offering everything from the manufacture of small precision components to large-scale turnkey installation projects. Much of our work comes from long-standing clients, reflecting our commitment to reliability, quality, and excellent customer service.

The role

We are looking for a full-time experienced Site Fitter to join our expanding team. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role involving the assembly, fitting and installation of structural, mechanical and fabricated components on client sites. Working from engineering drawings, specifications and project requirements, you will help ensure our installations are completed safely, accurately and to a high standard.

The role will involve measuring, cutting, aligning and fitting components, carrying out on‑site modifications where required and working closely with Site Managers, Site Supervisors and other trades to keep projects progressing efficiently.

As our work takes place across a range of construction and industrial environments, the successful candidate must have a strong approach to health and safety and be comfortable working in changing site conditions. The role may involve working at height, in confined spaces and around plant and machinery, as well as travel between sites.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has strong practical and problem‑solving skills and can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider site team. You will also represent Shields when working at client premises, so a professional and respectful approach is essential.

The role requires training/competency in Working at Height, COSHH Awareness, Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Risk Assessment Awareness and Electrical Safety. Appropriate training will be provided where applicable.

Essential candidate requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience as a Site Fitter or in a similar construction/installation role
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Hands‑on experience installing, assembling and fitting components
• Experience working on construction or industrial sites
• Competence using relevant hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality workmanship
• Good communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of site health & safety regulations and safe systems of work
• Experience working to project deadlines and programmes

Desirable candidate requirements:

• Forklift Truck Licence
• Telehandler / 360 Telehandler
• IPAF 3a and 3b
• Confined Space Entry, including Rescue and Recovery
• Slinging and Signaller
• PASMA
• Hot Works Permit to Work Training
• Level 3 First Aid at Work
• Fire Warden
• IOSH Working Safely
• CSCS card or equivalent construction site certification

Work schedule

• Minimum of 40 hours per week
• If you work more than 40 hours in a week (Monday to Saturday), then overtime payments will be made at time and a half. For hours worked at night and on a Sunday, payment will be made at double time.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Salary competitive depending on experience
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to confidential mental health support, counselling, and specialist guidance
• Free on-site parking
• Holidays: 22 days plus 8 days bank holidays per annum
• Christmas Eve off when it falls on a working day
• Birthday voucher
• Taxable working away bonus of £25.00 per night for each overnight stay required
• A tax-free subsistence allowance of £25.00 per night for each overnight stay required
• Paid for overnight accommodation when required
• Free uniform when necessary
• Paid break of up to an hour, depending on the hours of work