Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Mechanical & Electrical Fitter –

Location:

Middleton – Salary: £18.00 - £19.50 per hour, depending on experience – Contract Type:
Permanent –

Working Hours:

39 hours per week (Monday
- Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30; Friday: 08:00 - 13:00). Overtime available, paid at time and a half and double time, depending on hours worked.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial rubber mixing machinery.

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, the successful candidate will be involved in the assembly, fitting, installation and commissioning of bespoke machinery. The role offers a varied workload, with approximately a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical work, although this will fluctuate depending on project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturer offering overtime, the opportunity to travel internationally, and long-term career development within a specialist engineering environment. International travel may be required to support machinery installations and commissioning at customer sites worldwide, although this is not essential for the role.

• Assemble, fit and install bespoke industrial machinery to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out both mechanical and electrical assembly activities throughout the build process.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Support the installation, commissioning and testing of machinery.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Carry out fault finding and rectify issues during assembly and commissioning.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and health & safety.
• Support UK and overseas customer installations where required.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Complete all relevant job documentation accurately.

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Mechanical & Electrical Fitter or similar engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical assembly experience.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience assembling industrial machinery or capital equipment.
• Previous installation or commissioning experience.
• Experience with in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel for UK and overseas installations.
• Mechanical, Electrical or Multiskilled Engineering qualification or apprenticeship.

• Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 - £19.50, dependent on experience.
• Overtime paid at time and a half and double time.
• Company pension scheme.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work on bespoke industrial machinery.
• Optional international travel supporting machinery installations worldwide.
• Long-term career prospects within a well-established engineering manufacturer.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

39 hours per week – Monday
- Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30;
Friday: 08:00 - 13:00. This is a site-based role in Middleton, with opportunities for UK and overseas travel to support machinery installations and commissioning where required.