Mechanical Fitter

Position: Mechanical Fitter (Permanent)
Location: Trafford

Trafford Park, Manchester
Bonus opportunities available.
44 hours: 07:00-16:30, Monday to Thursday and 07:00-15:30 on Friday. Flexibility given and required.

Your Role
We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable Mechanical Fitter to join our new team; someone who is passionate about engaging with our values and delivering quality service levels for customers. Full training will be provided to support your learning.

Day to day you will be:

Working independently and on own initiative to achieve timelines and standards.
Read engineering drawings provided and work from works orders.
Experience in using hand tools, bench saws and measurement equipment. Using them all safely.
Installing insulated panels on commercial freezer bodies
Electrically terminating lighting, switches and tail lifts
Sealing joints, floors and roofs with silicone and gel coatings.
Cutting of metals, woods and plastics using hand tools and bench equipment.
Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, vehicles and at onsite locations.
Carry out any other reasonable projects, tasks, or duties to support the business as directed by management.
Ensuring compliance with company H&S, maintenance procedures & quality control to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct in line with agreed policies and procedures.
Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to.

This role will be a great fit for you if:

You share our company values of Rewarding, Reliable and Respectful.
You put health and safety and employee wellbeing first
Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter
You have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process
You have your own transportation or can reliably travel to site Benefits for you

Access to 100s of employee perks.
Auto-enrolment pension.
A day off for your Birthday.
20 days annual lease plus Bank Holidays.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
Branded uniform.
Death in service benefit.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds