Mechanical Fitter Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Overtime Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm (45 hours per week) Overtime: Paid at time and a half The Opportunity We are supporting a growing and well-established specialist in the maintenance and refurbishment of municipal and waste collection vehicles. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter to join their production team. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role focused on the build, refurbishment, and assembly of refuse collection vehicles and associated equipment. You will play a key part in the production process, ensuring vehicles are completed to a high standard and ready for delivery. Key Responsibilities * Work as part of the production team building and refurbishing refuse collection vehicles * Assemble and fit mechanical components including bin lifts, compactors, and body systems * Carry out strip-downs, inspections, and rebuilds of vehicle components * Install and work on hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies * Follow engineering drawings and specifications to complete builds * Support production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards Requirements * Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a production, workshop, or heavy engineering environment * Strong mechanical assembly and fitting skills * Knowledge of hydraulics and/or vehicle systems (HGV, plant, or similar) * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings * Team player with a proactive and reliable approach What’s on Offer * Salary between £35,000 and £40,000 * Overtime paid at time and a half * Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm (45 hours per week) * Ongoing training and development within the production team * Stable role within a growing and specialist business * Long-term progression opportunities as the company continues to expand