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Mechanical Fitter

Job in Gildersome, Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listing for: E3 Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication, Fitter
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fabrication, Fitter
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17.09 GBP Hourly GBP 17.09 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
Preferred experience
  • 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.

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