The Package:
- Bonus: Attendance Bonus + Health & Safety Bonus
- Salary: Potential Earnings up to £45,000.00 - experience dependant
- Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
- Holiday: 23 days + Bank Holidays
- Perks: Free on-site parking, Uniform & PPE provided
- Security: Life Insurance & Full-time, permanent stability
- Bravo Benefits: Access to Electric Car Scheme | Gym Discounts | Retail Discounts | MyMindPal | And many more
The Company:
Fuel Proof Ltd is a market leader in the design and manufacture of world-class fuel storage tanks and bowsers. With over £10m annual turnover, 60+ staff, and 16,000+ global customers across construction, aviation, agriculture, rail, and mining, we have enjoyed 20+ years of continuous growth.
Our advanced £5m fabrication facility in Heysham is busier than ever, featuring in-house design, laser cutting, CNC, shot-blasting, and full paint capabilities. We are fully UN/EU compliant and hold ISO 9001:2015 and Safe Contractor accreditations.
The Role:
We are looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled Fitter to join our busy Assembly Team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the final assembly and fit-out of heavy steel fuel tanks and bowsers to exacting specifications.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Mechanical Assembly: Fitting components, sub-assemblies, and hardware to steel fabrications.
- Electrical Installation: Wiring and terminating single and three-phase ancillary systems (pumps, motors, control panels, lighting).
- Plumbing & Pipefitting: Installing fuel lines, valves, and pipework – this is a critical requirement for this role.
- Testing & Inspection: Pressure testing, electrical continuity testing, and final quality inspections to ensure "right-first-time" quality.
- Problem-Solving: Interpreting engineering drawings to resolve fitment issues on the fly.
Your hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (30-min lunch + two breaks). Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods is essential.
About You:
You are a time-served fitter or have significant experience in a heavy engineering, agricultural, plant, or automotive assembly environment. You are comfortable working with large steel structures and thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Mechanical: Proven background in mechanical assembly and fitting of heavy components.
- Electrical: Competent working with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems (wiring, fault-finding, and terminating).
- Plumbing/Pipefitting: Experience with threaded pipework, compression fittings, and fuel/oil lines.
- Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (due to our location).
- Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices in a workshop environment.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and schematics.
- Computer-literate (MS Office) for recording job completions and test results.
- Experience with fuel systems or ATEX-rated equipment.
- FLT or Overhead Crane licence.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, professional team in an exciting and fast-paced commercial environment, with brilliant career prospects for the right person.
See our work on Instagram/Facebook @fuelproof; Twitter @FuelProofLtd; on LinkedIn @Fuel Proof or on our website at fuelproof.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
