Mechanical Fitter

Job title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Coventry

Shift: Days (Mon-Fri)

Salary: £47,800 per annum

Benefits: Company Sick Pay, Retail discount scheme, Cycle to Work / Techscheme, Long Service Award, GEM Awards, Employee Assistance Programme, 4 x Death in Service.

A leading UK food manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality is expanding its engineering team. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of automated production.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will design, modify and maintain mechanical equipment on site. Your work will focus on delivering safe, hygienic and reliable engineering solutions that keep production running smoothly.

• Carry out mechanical repairs, fabrication and welding to minimise breakdowns
• Support rapid response to engineering faults across production lines
• Create and maintain CAD drawings for reference and future projects
• Machine parts for stock to reduce dependence on external suppliers
• Complete preventative maintenance and quality assurance checks
• Inspect equipment and diagnose potential issues before failure
• Prioritise and complete work assignments quickly and efficiently
• Work closely with manufacturing, production and quality teams
• Follow all health & safety and food safety procedures
• Provide clear reporting on completed work and outstanding tasks

• Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong experience in an automated production environment
• Skilled welder (TIG, MIG, ARC) and trained fabricator
• Machining skills (lathe and milling)
• Good CAD knowledge

For more information on the Mechanical Fitter Position contact Ewan at Stirling Warrington.