Mechanical Fitter

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?



Permanent role

£35k DOE (OTE min. £40k)

38.5 hours per week, Mon to Thu (7:00am-4pm) and Fri (7:00am – 12:30pm)

Overtime rates x1.5 and x2 on Sundays

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Secure, full-time employment with a very strong order book

Friendly and supportive workshop environment THE BUSINESS



Westray Recruitment Group are seeking Mechanical Fitters to join our client in Washington who are a specialist manufacturer of vehicle mounted access platforms. They have been established for over 20 years and grown to serve businesses nationwide. They are acknowledged by their customers as one of the UK’s leading companies who value their unique expertise and support. They can provide role stability due to their long serving history with their clients.



As a result of increase in work, and a very strong order book which currently sits at over £4 million; they are seeking a multiple mechanical fitters to join their team.



THE ROLE



You will assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components

Fabrication and Welding skills would be advantageous

Assemble mechanical components of vehicle-mounted access platforms from engineering drawings and build instructions

Fit cherry pickers and excavators’ hydraulic systems, mechanical linkages, and structural assemblies to vehicle chassis

Carry out routine servicing, testing and inspections

Work on a variety of commercial vehicles including flatbeds, vans, and bespoke bodies

Collaborate with electrical and hydraulic fitters to ensure integrated system performance

Perform quality checks and functional tests on completed installations

Diagnose and rectify mechanical issues during build or commissioning stages

Ensure all work is completed to the required safety and quality standards

Maintain a clean and safe working environment, following health and safety procedures   THE PERSON  



You will be time-served fitter with qualifications (NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or similar)

You will have your own hand tools; and specialist tools are available on site

You will be flexible to work overtime as and when needed

You will have good communication skills

You must have a good understanding of engineering drawings and standards

You will be comfortable working indoors or outdoors

Basic electrical skills up to 24V

Preferably within repair and manufacture of access platforms (cherry pickers)

Experience working with hydraulics and mechanical assemblies

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of workmanship   TO APPLY



Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Harry Mann who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry at Westray Recruitment Group