Mechanical Fitter

📍 Manchester

💷 £16.81 per hour + 15% shift allowance
🕒 Temp to Perm Opportunity (3 Positions Available)

We are currently recruiting for 3 Skilled Mechanical Fitters to join a well-established industrial engineering business specialising in pump and mixer equipment. This is an excellent opportunity offering long-term stability with genuine temp-to-perm prospects.

💰 What’s on Offer:

• £16.81 per hour

• 15% shift allowance (early & afternoon shifts)

• Overtime paid at:

  • 50% uplift – Weekdays & Saturday

  • 100% uplift – Sunday

• 100% temp-to-perm opportunity (permanent roles typically offered within 3 months)

🛠 The Role:

As a Skilled Fitter, you will:

• Assemble pump and mixer equipment in line with engineering drawings and company procedures

• Fit components and modules to precise technical specifications

• Work collaboratively within the build team to ensure efficient assembly processes

• Conduct production testing in line with established procedures and complete accurate test documentation

• Ensure all assembled components meet required quality standards

• Operate hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality at all times

✅ About You:

Qualifications (Essential):

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical discipline)

Desirable:

• HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering

• Motor wiring certification

• Mechanical seal knowledge

• Experience with progressive cavity (PC) pumps or wastewater assemblies

Experience Required:

• Proven mechanical fitting experience (valves, machinery builds, compressors or similar industrial equipment)

• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments (non-automotive)

🌟 Permanent Benefits (Upon Transition):

• 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Pension Plan

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident cover

• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice including:
  Dental Insurance | Healthcare Cash Plan | Gym Membership | Retail Vouchers | Cycle to Work | Travel Insurance | Critical Illness Cover

If you are a skilled mechanical fitter looking for a stable opportunity with long-term prospects and excellent overtime potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss further.