Contract
Mechanical Fitter
AJP Recruitment
Larne
Posted: 28 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 27 September 2026
Ref: 225545320
Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of equipment for the construction and mining industries. They are now looking for a number of Mechanical Fitters to work from their busy County Antrim facility.
The Role
- Read and interpret complex prints and sketches in order to plan methods and sequence of assembly.
- Performs diverse functions such as assemblies, fitting, adjusting, altering of gensets, RAD''s, fuel systems etc.
- Use a variety of power tools, hand tools and other equipment.
- Report malfunctions on equipment.
- Compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Compliance with the 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
- Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.
- Train other employees if and when required.
- Any other appropriate duties.
The Person
- Experience as a Fitter (Formal Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant qualification)
- Previous fitter (assembly, fitting, adjusting, altering) experience in a lean manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience working to defined process times.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to work from heights and in an enclosed work area.
- A keen awareness and commitment to the highest standard of health and safety and quality.
- A reasonable level of computer literacy would be an advantage but not essential.
- Ability to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns.
Hours of work and salary:
- Day Shift - £16.75/hr
- Night Shift - £22.33/hr
- Overtime - £25.13/hr (First ten hours)
- Overtime - £33.50/hr (After ten hours overtime)
- 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Thurs
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