WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role £35k DOE (OTE min. £40k) 38.5 hours per week, Mon to Thu (7:00am-4pm) and Fri (7:00am – 12:30pm) Overtime rates x1.5 and x2 on Sundays 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Training and development opportunities Secure, full-time employment with a very strong order book Friendly and supportive workshop environment THE BUSINESS Westray Recruitment Group are seeking Mechanical Fitters to join our client in Washington who are a specialist manufacturer of vehicle mounted access platforms. They have been established for over 20 years and grown to serve businesses nationwide. They are acknowledged by their customers as one of the UK’s leading companies who value their unique expertise and support. They can provide role stability due to their long serving history with their clients. As a result of increase in work, and a very strong order book which currently sits at over £4 million; they are seeking a multiple mechanical fitters to join their team. THE ROLE You will assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components Fabrication and Welding skills would be advantageous Assemble mechanical components of vehicle-mounted access platforms from engineering drawings and build instructions Fit cherry pickers and excavators’ hydraulic systems, mechanical linkages, and structural assemblies to vehicle chassis Carry out routine servicing, testing and inspections Work on a variety of commercial vehicles including flatbeds, vans, and bespoke bodies Collaborate with electrical and hydraulic fitters to ensure integrated system performance Perform quality checks and functional tests on completed installations Diagnose and rectify mechanical issues during build or commissioning stages Ensure all work is completed to the required safety and quality standards Maintain a clean and safe working environment, following health and safety procedures THE PERSON You will be time-served fitter with qualifications (NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or similar) You will have your own hand tools; and specialist tools are available on site You will be flexible to work overtime as and when needed You will have good communication skills You must have a good understanding of engineering drawings and standards You will be comfortable working indoors or outdoors Basic electrical skills up to 24V Preferably within repair and manufacture of access platforms (cherry pickers) Experience working with hydraulics and mechanical assemblies Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of workmanship TO APPLY Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Harry Mann who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry at Westray Recruitment Group