Details:
- Salary: £46,800 - 65,520 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leicester
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Buckingham Electrical Ltd is expanding.
Due to continued growth within the industrial sector, we are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Fabricator to establish a mechanical element to our installation team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company at the beginning of a new chapter, working on large industrial projects across processing, manufacturing and heavy industry.
The Role
You will be responsible for carrying out a wide variety of mechanical installation and fabrication work, including:
Fabrication and installation of mild steel brackets, supports and framework.
Installation and modification of process pipework.
Plant installation, relocation and replacement.
Pump, motor and gearbox removal and installation.
Conveyor installation and modifications.
General fabrication and site welding.
Industrial maintenance and shutdown work.
Working alongside our established electrical installation teams.
This is a hands-on role requiring practical problem-solving, high standards of workmanship and the ability to work independently on customer sites.
Essential Skills
Proven industrial mechanical fitting experience.
Competent MIG and TIG welding.
Ability to fabricate from drawings or site measurements.
Experience using grinders, mag drills, chop saws and general fabrication equipment.
Confident using measuring equipment and setting out work accurately.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
Forklift, MEWP or telehandler certificates.
IPAF.
CSCS or CCNSG Safety Passport.
Experience working within heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
Formal welding qualifications are not essential. We are looking for someone who can consistently produce high-quality work and takes pride in their craftsmanship.
What We Offer
Competitive pay based on experience.
Overtime opportunities.
Branded workwear and PPE.
Long-term career progression.
Opportunity to help build and shape Buckingham Electrical's new mechanical division.
The Person
We're looking for someone who is dependable, self-motivated and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. You should be comfortable working on varied industrial projects where no two days are the same.
This role offers the opportunity to become one of the founding members of a mechanical division, with genuine prospects to progress into a supervisory or team-leading position as the business continues to grow