Job Description:

Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Right Hire Recruitment are currently recruiting for experienced Heavy Engineering Fitters to join a well-established manufacturing operation in a skilled, hands-on engineering role.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in heavy engineering, HGV, bus, rail, aerospace or motor mechanics who are looking to develop their skills within a professional production environment.

The Role

As a Heavy Engineering Fitter, you will carry out skilled fitting, inspection, overhaul and assembly activities on large mechanical components and assemblies.

Working as part of an experienced production team, you will be responsible for completing work safely, accurately and efficiently, while meeting quality standards and production deadlines.

The role will involve:

• Inspection and measurement of components.

• Mechanical fitting and component overhaul.

• Building and assembling mechanical systems and components.

• Testing assemblies and systems.

• Following detailed work instructions, route cards and standard operating procedures.

• Recording work completed and signing off relevant documentation.

• Working as part of a team across different areas of the manufacturing process.

Salary & Benefits

• During training (approximately 12 weeks): £32,728.90 + 13% shift allowance

• After training: £35,113.47 + 13% shift allowance

• Pension contributions matched up to 5%

• 33 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

Days

• Monday–Thursday: 06:00–14:15

• Friday: 06:00–11:30

Afters

• Monday–Thursday: 14:00–22:15

• Friday: 10:30–17:00

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with 5S standards.

• Work safely when carrying out manual handling and lifting activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and working practices.

• Attend relevant training to develop your skills and knowledge.

About You

We are looking for candidates with a strong mechanical background and practical engineering experience.

Essential:

• Experience working in heavy engineering fitting or a similar mechanical environment.

• Suitable experience could include HGV, bus, rail, aerospace, motor mechanics or other heavy mechanical engineering backgrounds.

• Good mechanical fitting and hands-on engineering skills.

• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

• Ability to understand and follow written and digital work instructions.

• Willingness to undertake a broad range of tasks and learn new skills.

• Basic understanding of Lean/5S principles.

Desirable:

• Apprentice-trained in a mechanical discipline.

• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 qualification.

• Experience using pillar or overhead cranes — full training can be provided.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical fitter to join a secure engineering environment, with excellent earning potential, strong benefits and opportunities for training and development.

If you have hands-on experience in heavy mechanical engineering and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today through Right Hire Recruitment.