Mechanical Fitter (Toolmaker Background Preferred)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary:
* Standard Rate: £19.00/hr
* Top Rate: £20.72/hr (includes attending client sites for breakdowns, commissioning, etc.)
* Overtime: Time and a Half
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced engineer with amechanical background to join our established engineering team. This is a permanent opportunity ideal for someone with time-served toolmaking experience and a passion for building bespoke machinery, particularly for the automotive industry.
The ideal candidate will be competent in both workshop-based assembly and on-site commissioning, with the opportunity to earn the top pay rate for those willing to attend site for machine breakdowns, installations, and commissioning work.
Key Responsibilities:
* MIG welding and fabrication of mechanical structures
* Assembly of bespoke machinery to engineering drawings/specifications
* Mechanical fitting and build of special-purpose machinery
* Site visits for machine breakdowns, servicing, and commissioning (if applicable)
* Working to tight tolerances and ensuring high-quality standards
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
* Liaising with design and electrical departments as needed
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Time-served Toolmaker or equivalent mechanical engineering background
* MIG welding and fabrication experience (Desirable)
* Experience in building bespoke machinery (preferably for the automotive sector)
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Comfortable working in a shop floor environment and/or on customer sites
* Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic
* Full UK driving licence preferred (for site attendance)
Hours & Pay:
* Basic Hours:
o Monday Thursday: 7:30am to 4:30pm
o Friday: 7:30am to 12:30pm
* Additional earnings available via overtime and site attendance
Why Join Us?
* Long-term, stable position with a respected engineering business
* Work on unique and challenging projects in the automotive sector
* Opportunity for top rate and additional earnings
* Supportive team environment
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