Mechanical fitter

Mechanical Fitter – Stockport

Salary: £42,500 + Excellent Benefits (Pension, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays)

Hours:

Monday to Friday – Days Only (No Weekends)
Evening Cover: 1 in every 5 weeks (Driving licence required)

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturing company with multiple sites across the country. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected business known for investing in its people and maintaining a friendly, supportive working environment.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and installations across a range of production equipment and plant machinery. You’ll work as part of a small, skilled maintenance team ensuring machinery runs efficiently and downtime is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair work on manufacturing equipment.

* Carry out installations, strip downs, and rebuilds as required.

* Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.

* Support production teams to ensure smooth plant operations.

* Participate in an evening cover rota (1 in every 5 weeks).

About You:

* Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent engineering qualification.

* Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Must hold a full UK driving licence (due to evening cover requirements).

Benefits Include:

* Competitive salary of £42,500

* Monday to Friday, days only – no weekends

* Pension and Life Assurance

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Excellent long-term career prospects within a stable, growing business