£51736 - £62303 per annum
About the Role
A Mechanical Fitter is required for a permanent position with a heavy engineering manufacturer based in Cannock, with both Day and Night shift patterns available. The role involves joining the maintenance team to ensure plant reliability, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement across the site. Key responsibilities include mechanical fitting, maintenance, and repair tasks within the engineering department. The salary ranges from £51,736 to £62,303 per annum, depending on shift and bonuses, with additional overtime opportunities. Candidates should possess strong mechanical fitting skills and experience within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment. This position offers long-term career stability with a company that has over 150 years of manufacturing history.
Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer£
Roles are available for both Day and Night shifts joining an engineering team in Brownhills. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a business with over 150 years of manufacturing history, offering strong earning potential, overtime opportunities and long term career stability.
Working as part of the maintenance team, you will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
What’s in it for you
- £51,736 basic / £53,222 annual earnings on Days after bonuses
- £60,717 basic / £62,303 annual earnings on Nights after bonuses
- Productivity and maintenance bonuses paid weekly
- Overtime opportunities available
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Life assurance and income protection schemes
- Christmas bonus increasing with service
- Flexible holiday scheduling
- Tool allowance every 6 months
- Workwear, PPE and safety boots provided
- Laundry service included
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern providing regular time off
As Mechanical Fitter your role will include
- Responding quickly to breakdowns to maximise plant uptime
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs of heavy duty foundry machinery
- Completing TPM checks and preventative maintenance activities
- Overhauling, repairing and refurbishing mechanical equipment
- Supporting installation projects and factory improvements
- Mentoring apprentices and supporting team development
To be a successful Mechanical Fitter you will have
- Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
- Previous experience within a mechanical maintenance or fitting role with foundry or heavy industry experience
- Strong mechanical repair and fault finding experience
- Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Welding, grinding and oxy-acetylene cutting skills
Shift Pattern
- Full-time – 40.25 hours per week
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern across an 8 week cycle
- Positions available on both Days and Nights
If you are interested in this Mechanical Fitter opportunity, please apply with your CV today.
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