Mechanical Fitter
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, day shifts with an early finish on Fridays
Salary: £29,000–£32,000 salary - Extensive OTE available and international assignments compensated at a premium. Realistic earnings £42,000 +
International Travel & Earning Potential
A key part of this position is the opportunity to travel internationally to customer sites, supporting the installation, commissioning and servicing of specialist machinery and equipment.
This role would suit someone who actively wants to travel as part of their career. Overseas assignments can provide significant opportunities to increase your earnings through travel-related overtime and allowances, while gaining valuable experience working on engineering projects across different countries.
International travel will form a regular and important part of the role, so applicants must be comfortable spending periods away from home and hold a valid passport with the ability to travel internationally.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join a growing manufacturing and engineering business within its systems assembly operation.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical assembly, machine building or a similar engineering environment. You will be responsible for assembling and building automated machinery and engineered systems, working from detailed engineering drawings and using a range of hand and power tools.
You will be involved throughout the build process, from initial mechanical assembly and inspection through to testing, fault finding and, where required, installation and commissioning at customer sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and build automated machinery, equipment and engineered systems.
- Work from detailed engineering drawings, specifications and assembly instructions.
- Use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly and adjustment activities.
- Complete inspections and checks throughout the build process.
- Assist with testing, fault finding and diagnostics.
- Identify and resolve mechanical issues during assembly and testing.
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to complete projects on time and to specification.
- Support machinery installation and commissioning at customer sites.
- Travel extensively to customer locations across the UK and internationally.
- Work on overseas projects, potentially spending periods away from home.
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembler, Machine Builder or in a similar engineering role.
- Strong mechanical assembly and fitting experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Confident using a range of hand and power tools.
- Good understanding of mechanical engineering and assembly processes.
- Experience carrying out mechanical inspections and identifying defects or issues.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake regular UK and international travel.
- Valid passport and eligibility to travel internationally.
Desirable
- Experience assembling automated machinery or special-purpose equipment.
- Experience with machine installation and commissioning.
- Experience fault finding and testing completed machinery.
- Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
- Previous experience working on international engineering projects.
Working Hours
- Monday–Friday, day shifts.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Full-time working week.
- Working hours may vary when travelling to customer sites.
Benefits
- £29,000–£32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Significant overtime and additional earning opportunities when travelling.
- International travel opportunities across a variety of customer projects.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Life assurance.
- Company tool allowance.
- Company pension.
- On-site parking.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and team-focused working environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter who wants more than a standard workshop-based role, offering the chance to work on specialist machinery, travel internationally and significantly increase earning potential through overseas projects and overtime.
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Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in confined spaces and at height, when required? As this is a necessity within the position.
Experience:
- Mechanical or Machinery: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Passport and eligibility to travel internationally (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
