Mechanical Fitter in Manchester

Salary: £42,500 + Excellent Benefits (Pension, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays)
Hours: Monday to Friday Days Only (No Weekends)
Evening Cover: 1 in every 5 weeks (Driving licence required)

Were recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturing company with multiple sites across the country. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and respected business known for investing in its people and maintaining a friendly, supportive working environment.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Fitter, youll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and installations across a range of production equipment and plant machinery. Youll work as part of a small, skilled maintenance team ensuring machinery runs efficiently and downtime is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair work on manufacturing equipment.

• Carry out installations, strip downs, and rebuilds as required.

• Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Support production teams to ensure smooth plant operations.

• Participate in an evening cover rota (1 in every 5 weeks).

About You:

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent engineering qualification.

• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must hold a full UK driving licence (due to evening cover requirements).

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary of £42,500

• Monday to Friday, days only no weekends

• Pension and Life Assurance

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Excellent long-term career prospects within a stable, growing business

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