Mechanical Fitter

Location: Gildersome

Private medical contributions for employee & family (50%). Pension scheme. 23 days holiday + public holidays. Holidays increase with 1 day per year served. (Apply online only). Overtime regularly available

The role is working for a specialist Automotive company that fit and install auxiliary systems to HGV's.
Every system is engineered, built and installed in-house - meaning you'll see your work go from components to a finished, working vehicle.

Due to continued growth, we're looking for skilled Mechanical Fitters to join the workshop team.

Duties of the Mechanical Fitter opportunity

This is a proper hands-on mechanical fitting role, not repetitive production line work.

You'll be working on bespoke vehicle builds, installing and commissioning equipment onto trucks, and specialist vehicles.

The ideal candidate would be able to MIG and TIG (however the company would be able to train someone in TIG welding if they wanted to learn this skill).

Your work will include:

Fabricating and fitting brackets, frames and mechanical assemblies onto vehicles
Installing pumps, pipework, valves and mechanical systems
Welding
Carrying out testing, commissioning and inspections.
Diagnosing and rectifying faults or rework where needed
Working from drawings, job packs and vehicle layouts
Supporting the build of new and upgraded product designs
Occasionally supporting off-site installations or breakdowns
We would welcome people to apply for the Mechanical Fitter position:

HGV, tanker or trailer builds
Plant, agricultural or heavy engineering
Mechanical assembly or installation

You should have:

Good hands-on fitting experience
The ability to work from drawings or instructions
A practical, problem-solving approach
A focus on safe, tidy and high-quality work
Pay, hours & benefits

£17.09 per hour - permanent role
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:30
Daily overtime available
Saturday morning overtime available
Regular salary reviews
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Free onsite parking
Easily accessible from the motorway network
Clean, organised and well-equipped workshop

If you would like a private chat about the role before applying - please contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment