Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000, negotiable up to £35,000 for the right candidate (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early 12:00pm finish every Friday
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6

Our client is a well-established manufacturer, and they are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter to work on the mechanical assembly of specialist industrial machinery – including nibblers, sifters and related equipment. You'll play a key role in making sure production targets, quality standards and customer specifications are consistently met.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out mechanical assembly of machines in line with the factory production plan
Inspecting in-house and bought-in components to ensure they meet the required specification and quality
Laying out and examining metal stock/work pieces to confirm specifications are correct
Positioning, aligning and fitting components to form complete units and subunits, following engineering drawings and layout specifications
Verifying conformance using vibration meters, temperature probes, earth continuity meters, squares, rulers and measuring tapes
Completing all documentation accurately
Providing occasional training and support to less experienced operators
Supporting continuous improvement and the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including internal audits, NCRs, OFIs and customer complaints
Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment and reporting any safety concerns promptly; attending production and Health & Safety meetings as required
Occasional site work as required

What You'll Need

Able to read and work from technical drawings
Competent and efficient in mechanical assembly, hand tools and machinery
Strong problem-solving skills
Thorough, with high attention to detail and a quality-first approach
A team player with a "do it right first time" attitude

What's on Offer

Salary up to £32,000, negotiable up to £35,000 for the right candidate (dependent on experience)
Overtime: x1.5 Monday–Friday, x1.5 Saturday, x2 Sunday and Bank Holidays
Early finish at 12:00pm every Friday
Private medical cover (Bupa), with the option to add immediate family for a fee
Pension scheme: 5% employer / 3% employee
Death in service cover: 3× salary
Company bonus scheme: 5% of company profit shared evenly across all staff
Flexible working