Mechanical Fitter

Location: Trafford Park

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist vehicle manufacturing business for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their growing production team based at Trafford Park. The Mechanical Fitter role offers a competitive annual salary of £35,500 and provides excellent opportunities for career development within a respected company that designs and manufactures high-quality commercial vehicle bodies.

This is a full-time position with a 44-hour working week, featuring flexible working hours and an early finish on Fridays. The successful Mechanical Fitter will benefit from access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life, which offers 24-hour online GP access and second medical opinions.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £35,500 per annum
Company pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance: 20 days plus Bank Holidays
Birthday leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour GP access and wellbeing support
Branded workwear provided
Death in service benefit
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Duties:

Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders accurately
Assemble and fit specialist commercial vehicle bodies, ensuring high standards of quality and safety
Install insulated panels on refrigerated vehicle bodies
Complete electrical terminations, including lighting, switches, and tail lifts
Seal joints, floors, and roofs using silicone and specialist coatings
Cut and prepare metal, timber, and plastic components using workshop machinery
Safely use hand tools, measuring equipment, and workshop machinery
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across workshop and site locations
Follow all health and safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies
Support the wider production team with additional duties as required

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar manufacturing or engineering environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment safely
Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
Good time management and organisational skills
Reliable transportation or ability to travel to Trafford Park If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter seeking a dynamic role within a growing company, we would like to hear from you.

Contact Sam Tinkler, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Trafford Park and Greater Manchester, today to discover more about this fantastic Mechanical Fitter opportunity.

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