Full time Permanent

Mechanical Fitter

Recruitment Helpline Ltd

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 8BJ

Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience

Posted: 12 May 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 11 June 2026

Ref: RHL5862

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About the Role

A Mechanical Fitter is required to join the cylinder workshop team of a long-established hydraulic solutions provider in Ellesmere Port. This full-time, permanent position involves stripping, assembling, repairing, and testing hydraulic cylinders and associated equipment. The successful candidate will assess component parts and carry out refurbishments across diverse industrial projects. Key skills include substantial experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical assembly, and fault diagnosis. The role demands a methodical approach to rebuilding cylinders to precise specifications. A competitive salary is offered, dependent on experience. This position is suited to a skilled fitter with a strong background in hydraulic or mechanical engineering.

An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established company based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

About The Company:

They have extensive experience of meeting the needs of their clients across a broad range of industrial applications. They provide hydraulic solutions & support services for a multitude of clients’ and have done so for over 30 years.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our clients dynamic cylinder workshop team. In this role, you will be responsible for stripping, assembling, repairing and testing hydraulic cylinders and equipment across various projects.

Duties
• Strip down hydraulic cylinders
• Assess parts for wear or damage
• Provide clear job sheets for quoting
• Rebuild and test cylinders to a high standard
• Ensuring company procedures and policy’s are followed

Experience
• Proven experience working on plant, site or manufacturing facilities as a Mechanical Fitter or similar role.
• A good understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools and also operating power tools such as drills and grinders.
• Ability to use measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers accurately for quality control purposes.
• The ability to understand and complete handwritten job sheets for each job.
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations related to fabrication dimensions or material quantities.

Working Hours: Permanent Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Overtime available

Holidays; 20 days holiday per year (to be accrued) plus bank holidays

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.