134 mechanical fitter jobs found in Burton upon Trent

DO YOU HAVE HEAVY MECHANICAL FITTING EXPERIENCE - LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH PROGRESSION - DON'T MIND GETTING YOU HANDS DIRTY AT WORK? Is yes then please read on! Job title: Heavy Mechanical Technician Job location: Burton-On-Trent Hourly pay rate: £22.50 Paye / £30.13 Umbrella Hours per week: Average 45 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Thursday - DAYS only Industries considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Plant, Agricultural Engineering, Aviation, Defence RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, HGV Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Position Summary: This position will be completing heavy mechanical modifications of Rolling Stock Vehicles 221 and 170 units. You will be expected to complete tasks from written work instruction, including Mechanical strips and refits on components. You will also specifically work on...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Raft Fitter) Location: Barton Under Needwood , Staffordshire Duration: Contract (6 months min) Pay Rate: £17- £18.79 plus shift allowance. Late shift: Monday - Thursday 14.30pm to 01.00am ( after completing 4 weeks training on days 7am till 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am till 1pm on a Friday) Own transport recommended due to location Our Client based in the Burton on Trent area are looking for Mechanical Fitters for an ongoing contract. Ideal candidates would be experienced HGV fitters / Heavy Plant Fitters with Hydraulic experience Responsibilities: To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components. To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems. To be able to fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work. Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous. To overhaul of raft components. To be able to understand schematic drawings. To undertake training as and when required. To work within a...

We are currently looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent on a temp to perm basis The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied and will involve the build and assembly of a wide range of components on large special purpose machinery along with some maintenance work. Working from drawings from base materials through to finished product the main duties of this mechanical fitters role will include the following:- * Assembly of smaller components * Building of sub-assemblies and main product * Preparation of finished product for dispatch * Attending various sites to carry out both installation and maintenance duties The ideal candidates must be experienced Mechanical Fitters, preferable having served a recognised apprenticeship and possess relevant...

We are looking for mechanical fitters to work on an on going contract with a conveyor manufacturer Pay rates are £15.00 p/h PAYE or £20 p/h CIS Looking for workers experienced in machine fitting or similar Please forward a CV in the first instance

Job title: Mechanical Fitter Job location: Crewe, Cheshire Hourly pay rate: £18.82 PAYE / £24.40 Umbrella Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts) Hours per week: 37 Duration: Ongoing Start date: ASAP Industries considered Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians Company Summary: A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance. Position Summary: Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies. Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties: * Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering * Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis * Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean * Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair * Wheel exchange on wheel sets * Bearing, axle and wheel mounting * Components and sub-assemblies...

Mechanical Fitter - Temporary with the potential to become permanent Corby - Northamptonshire UK £28,500 - £32,500 per annum DOE Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Are you looking for a hands-on role where quality matters? Are you available for an immediate start? We are currently looking for people who have previously worked as Mechanical Fitters, Mechanical Technicians, Engineering Fitters or Mechanical Engineers to join a well-established engineering company. Our client has over 20 year's experience producing premium, durable products that are placed within manufacturing and logistics facilities to ensure continuous work flow. To be considered for this role you are required to be a UK resident with right to work documentation in place and be within a commutable distance of Corby. The Role To carry out heavy mechanical fitting and mechanical assembly work on roller conveyor systems Work from diagrams and technical specifications Check quality at every...

Mechanical Fitters required to start on an automated warehouse in Kettering starting on Tuesday 26th May. Completing the installation of automated robotics. Working 10 hour days Mon-Fri, Saturday available at 1.3x £280 per day paid Ltd company or CIS Project is due to run until the end of June. CSCS / CCNSG Card required

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton Shifts: Monday-Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Hourly Rate: £22.73 PAYE / Pre 12 weeks £29.00 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £30.55 Umbrella Hours Per Week: 50 Duration: Ongoing Company Summary: Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions for urban interurban, and freight transportation sectors. Position Summary: Working at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton working on large-scale overhaul projects, you will be working with a team of Fitters focussed on refitting the interior of train carriages to modernise the fleet. Responsibilities Include: * Use hand tools to drill vehicles to create holes for panels/fixtures and fittings * Installation of panelling and vehicle fixtures * Collaborate with the quality team to ensure modifications meet design/regulatory standards * Use Siemens software/systems to input data and retrieve VMI's * Conduct post modification inspections to verify integrity...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton Shifts: Monday-Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Hourly Rate: £22.73 PAYE / Pre 12 weeks £29.00 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £30.55 Umbrella Hours Per Week: 50 Duration: Ongoing Company Summary: Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions for urban interurban, and freight transportation sectors. Position Summary: Working at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton working on large-scale overhaul projects, you will be working with a team of Fitters focussed on refitting the interior of train carriages to modernise the fleet. Responsibilities Include: * Use hand tools to drill vehicles to create holes for panels/fixtures and fittings * Installation of panelling and vehicle fixtures * Collaborate with the quality team to ensure modifications meet design/regulatory standards * Use Siemens software/systems to input data and retrieve VMI's * Conduct post modification inspections to verify integrity...

Active (Pathways) Solutions are seeking skilled and motivated National Grid Authorised Mechanical Fitter to join our team. You’ll be supporting substation project in Bicker, PE20 contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of high-voltage electrical works. Durtion: 8 months maybe longer Rate: Mon - Fri £30ph Sat - £33 Sun - £36 No weekend work initially but will be as the job progresses. Start Date - Starting ASAP Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: Valid and up-to-date documentation – including CSCS/ECS card, Safety Passport, and National Grid Person Authorisation. Proven substation experience – previous work on National Grid, Scottish Power or DNO sites is essential. Verifiable references – able to provide evidence of experience and competency within the substation or high-voltage industry. Important Information… * Employment type: CIS/LTD * Hours: Full-time, 45 hours a week. About Us… Active (Pathways) Solutions specialise exclusively in the...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on initial 12 month contracts and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential. Significant mechanical fitting experience required – the work is at a fine detailed level, so any experience with intricate work would be beneficial.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 after week 12 (Umbrella).  Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.   Mechanical Fitters Job Description: The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Night Shift Mechanical Fitter on initial 12 month contracts and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential. Significant mechanical fitting experience required – the work is at a fine detailed level, so any experience with intricate work would be beneficial.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £39.50ph   Night Shift Mechanical Fitters Job Description: The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base...

MPI require a Mechanical Fitter to work on a long term contract basis, for our client based in Kempston 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 7:00am – 15:30pm, with half hour lunch break but this can vary when working on client sites Our client is an established manufacturer of water processing equipment, based in Bedford. They require a skilled mechanical fitter to assist with installations of equipment on client sites. The role will involve travelling to client sites and assisting an engineering team with the installation of a wide range of processing / treating equipment. Experience of working on Water Treatment works is always an advantage. ESSENTIAL CSCS Card – Green (as a minimum) Blue or Gold SSSTS or SMSTS EUSR (water Hygiene) Confined Space PASMA (Scaffold Towers) First Aid JOB PURPOSE To work safely at all times and to always consider the safety of others in anything they do. To deliver mechanical services on defined projects. To take instruction from a team leader. To...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter – Wastewater Treatment Summary Responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment used in wastewater treatment plants, ensuring reliable and efficient operation. Key Responsibilities Install, maintain, and repair pumps, valves, pipework, and rotating equipment Carry out planned and reactive maintenance Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Support shutdowns, inspections, and fault finding Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards Complete maintenance reports and documentation Requirements Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter (ideally in water/wastewater or industrial environments) Knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, valves, and pipe systems Ability to read technical drawings Relevant mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) CSCS card (preferred for site-based roles) Desirable Experience with water utilities such as Thames Water Confined space training Experience in MEICA...

Raft Fitter (Mechanical Fitter) - Near Burton upon Trent Afternoon Shift | Immediate Start | Minimum 6-Month Contract | Likely Temp to Perm Pay Rates: £17.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks £18.79 per hour from week 13 onwards Plus 20% shift allowance We are recruiting for a Raft Fitter / Mechanical Fitter to join a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products within the UK and Ireland, specialising in engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment. The role will involve stripping rafts and building transmissions within the rail industry, working as part of a team to break down and rebuild mechanical systems on locomotive rafts. Duties include: * Engine strip down and rebuild of components * Fitting refurbished engines back onto rafts * Working on radiators, pumps, tanks, pipework, electrical looms and associated components * Repairing and installing hydraulic systems * Overhaul of raft components * Reading and understanding...

Skilled Mechanical Assembly Fitters – 12-Month Contract | Wortley, Leeds Pay: £34,717 per year | Benefits: annual bonus, 33 days annual leave, enhanced pension, health cash plan, free parking Are you an experienced mechanical fitter who enjoys assembling and testing complex machinery? Join a global engineering leader and put your skills to work on high-speed metal forming and finishing equipment! About the Company Our client is a world-class engineering company operating in 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover. Known for innovation and excellence, they have proudly received The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. The Role Based in Wortley, Leeds, you’ll play a key role in assembling and testing OEM machinery. Your responsibilities will include: * Assembly and testing of machinery to meet customer requirements * Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on non-complex tasks * Carrying out Operator Asset Care...

Mechanical Fitters required for the Heysham ‘2’ Statutory Outage which commences early September 2026. Successful applicants should preferably possess knowledge of turbine components and associated plant/equipment and technologies. Essential Skills & Knowledge * Strong mechanical fitting, assembly, and repair skills. * Experience with rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and motors. * Proficient in using measuring equipment, hand tools and power tools. * Ability to read technical drawings and follow instructions. * Good understanding of mechanical systems. * Strong safety focus and attention to detail. * IT skills for data recording. You should be in possession of a recognised apprenticeship and typically requires a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Fitting/Engineering Maintenance. You must hold a current Client Contractor National Safety Group Passport. Security Clearance to CTC Level would be an advantage

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...