Mechanical Fitter
📍 Trafford, Manchester
💷 From £17.50 per hour + Overtime
🕒 39 hours per week
📅 Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm | Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm
📄 Temp to Perm Opportunity (Permanent after 13 weeks)
ES Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering company based in Trafford. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience repairing and refurbishing industrial mechanical equipment to work across varied site and workshop-based projects.
The company provides specialist services including on-site machining, workshop engineering support, fabrications, and mechanical maintenance across a range of industrial environments.
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs, refurbishment, and maintenance on industrial gearboxes and mechanical plant process equipment. The role will involve both workshop and on-site work, requiring a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving ability.
Key Responsibilities
Repair and refurbish industrial gearboxes and mechanical plant equipment
Carry out on-site mechanical fitting and maintenance work
Assist with fabrication and modification projects
Support sub-contract machining operations
Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs
Ensure all work is completed to high quality and safety standardsRequirements
Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter
Strong background in gearbox repair and mechanical refurbishment
Experience working on industrial plant/process equipment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Flexible approach to site-based work and overtime when required
Full UK driving licence preferredWhat's on Offer
Competitive pay from £17.50 per hour
Overtime opportunities available
Early finish every Friday
Temp-to-perm opportunity after 13 weeks
Varied and interesting engineering projects
Opportunity to develop skills within a specialist engineering environment
If you're a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity in a busy and supportive engineering team, apply today