Mechanical Fitters (Shift working)

Mechanical Fitter - Rotating Machinery

This is an exciting permanent opportunity for skilled Mechanical Fitter to join a leading engineering manufacturer specialising in rotating machinery for the rubber mixing industry.
The role involves rotational shift work with generous shift premiums and offers excellent earning potential and long-term career development in a well-established, global-facing operation.

Who this job would suit

This role would be ideal for time-served Mechanical Fitters with NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent who have experience working with rotating machinery or are eager to develop within a specialist engineering environment.

It would particularly suit hands-on engineers looking for flexible shift-based work with structured training and future development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

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  Mechanical assembly and fitting of rotating machinery, including Banbury mixers and pelletisers
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  Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering schematics
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  Fit, align, and test mechanical components including hydraulics and pneumatics
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  Perform fault-finding and maintenance on specialist equipment
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  Travel occasionally for out-working or short-term overseas assignments

Benefits

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  Fully paid lunch breaks
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  33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
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  Matched pension contributions (5.5% employee / 5.5% employer)
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  Sick pay (3 months full pay, 3 months half pay)
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  Death in service benefit

Shift patterns:

Shift AShift BShift B (option 2)
Monday to Thursday Monday to ThursdayMonday to Thursday
06:00 to 15:4515:30 to 01:1515:30 to 00:00
Friday 10:00 to 15:00

Salary

OTE up to 50,000 including shift allowances and required overtime. Overtime paid at premium rates.

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  20% shift premium (Shift A) = 20.71 per hour
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  30% shift premium (Shift B) = 22.43 per hour
  

Contact Details

For more information or to apply, please submit your CV and qualifications to Dean Carthy at Employment Solutions