Details:
- Salary: £17 - 19 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Motherwell North Lanarkshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Mechanical Fitter
First Achieve's Engineering Department is recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled
Mechanical Fitter to join their manufacturing team.
Our client is a well-established engineering company with over 60 years of industry
experience, specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced engineering equipment
for a global customer base. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturer,
working on technically challenging projects within a modern production environment.
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, your responsibilities will include:
* Mechanical assembly and testing of water systems, including manifolds, pump skids
and interconnecting pipework. Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel and
copper is essential.
* Installation of pneumatic systems, including running pneumatic lines from valves,
devices and air islands.
* Installation of vacuum pipework and vacuum components using bolted connections.
* Assembly and installation of inert gas pipework using stainless steel and other
suitable materials.
* Precision mechanical assembly of furnace components, ensuring the highest standards
of quality and workmanship.
* Fault finding and diagnosing mechanical systems.
* Inspecting mechanical components and assemblies.
* Carrying out vacuum and pressure testing of components and systems (full training
provided).
* Occasional travel to customer sites to carry out installations, servicing and repair
work.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter with a strong and stable work history.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
* A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
* Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent engineering qualifications are preferred
but not essential.
Benefits
* Competitive pay rate of £18.63 per hour (38-hour work week)
* Standard day shift working (No Shifts or Weekends)
* Overtime paid at enhanced rates
* Quarterly performance bonus.
* Company pension with pension top-up.
* Life assurance.
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
* Opportunity to work for a well-established engineering manufacturer with a global
customer base.
Please note all applicants must hold valid certification to prove they are UK born and have a
right to work in the UK, Sponsorships will not be considered