Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter
Location: Wrexham
-28.00ph Mon-Fri / -35ph Weekends
10-12Hour Days 3-6 Months

Travel or Accommodation Paid if requried

Gap technical are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Fitters with proven experince in food or regulated manufacturing environments. They will play a key role in the installation, assembly, relocation of food processing equipment, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards at all times. This role requires strong rigging and lifting expertise to safely handle machinery and plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the mechanical installation, assembly, and relocation of production and packaging equipment within a food manufacturing setting.
• Perform rigging and lifting operations, ensuring compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Assist in the safe movement, positioning, and alignment of machinery during site projects.
• Undertake maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and manuals to complete installations accurately.
• Work as part of a team on factory moves, upgrades, and equipment commissioning projects.
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety requirements, maintaining high standards throughout.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to deliver work to agreed timescales and quality standards.

Key Requirements

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer background.
• Demonstrable experience within the food manufacturing / FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of rigging, lifting, and machinery relocation techniques.
• Experience in assembly and installation of conveyors, mixers, pumps, packaging lines, and other food production equipment.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Awareness of HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Valid rigging/lifting certifications (desirable).
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to health & safety.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Forklift, MEWP, or overhead crane licence.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication.
• Previous involvement in factory relocation or installation projects.

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Closing date 08.09.2025