At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble machinery, perform repairs, and maintain equipment in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join a family-run engineering company with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Earn £17 per hour, enjoy a 4-day work week, and overtime pay.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with regular overtime and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Perfect for problem-solvers who want a balanced work-life and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: 2 years of mechanical fitting experience and strong engineering skills required.
The predicted salary is between 21 - 21 £ per hour.
Usk, Monmouthshire
Full-Time | 4-Day Working Week (Monday–Thursday, 7am–5pm) £17 per hour, overtime on Fridays at x1.5
Rhino Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering company based near Usk. Established in 2007, our client is a family-run business with an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, continuous investment in equipment, and delivering engineering solutions across multiple industries.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Fitter to their team.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working both independently and as part of a team, and taking ownership of projects on-site and in the workshop. Typical duties include:
- Assembly of machinery and equipment from engineering drawings
- Shaft rebuilds and bearing replacements
- Installation and assembly of steel structures, platforms, conveyors and lifting equipment
- Hydraulic cylinder strip-downs and rebuilds
- Factory maintenance and breakdown support
- Planned shutdown and downtime maintenance work
- Gearbox rebuilds and repairs
With customers located within approximately 45 minutes of the workshop, most work is completed during standard working hours, although overtime opportunities are regularly available and paid at enhanced rates.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' mechanical fitting experience
- Strong mechanical engineering background
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Ability to work safely, independently, and within a team
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Professional attitude when dealing with customers
- Full UK driving licence (preferably clean)
- willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends
Desirable Skills
- Time-served mechanical engineering apprenticeship/background
- Basic industrial pipework knowledge
- Welding and burning experience
- MEWP, confined space, or working-at-height experience (training can be provided)
If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent work-life balance and plenty of overtime potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Rhino Recruitment.
Mechanical Fitter in Usk employer: Rhino Recruitment
Join a well-established and growing engineering firm in Flint, where you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to high-precision manufacturing. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of excellent benefits, including a generous pension scheme and a £2,000 joining bonus, ensuring long-term career stability and opportunities for personal growth in a thriving environment.
