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 standards

Requirements

• 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 preferred

What'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.