Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Location

Middleton

Salary

£18.00 - £19.50 per hour, depending on experience

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

39 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

Overtime available, paid at time and a half and double time , depending on hours worked.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of industrial rubber mixing machinery.

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, the successful candidate will be involved in the assembly, fitting, installation and commissioning of bespoke machinery. The role offers a varied workload, with approximately a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical work , although this will fluctuate depending on project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturer offering overtime, the opportunity to travel internationally, and long-term career development within a specialist engineering environment.

International travel may be required to support machinery installations and commissioning at customer sites worldwide, although this is not essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities

● Assemble, fit and install bespoke industrial machinery to engineering drawings and specifications.

● Carry out both mechanical and electrical assembly activities throughout the build process.

● Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.

● Support the installation, commissioning and testing of machinery.

● Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

● Carry out fault finding and rectify issues during assembly and commissioning.

● Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and health & safety.

● Support UK and overseas customer installations where required.

● Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and assembly processes.

● Complete all relevant job documentation accurately.

What We Need From You

Essential

● Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Mechanical & Electrical Fitter or similar engineering role.

● Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

● Strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical assembly experience.

● High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

● Experience assembling industrial machinery or capital equipment.

● Previous installation or commissioning experience.

● Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

● Willingness to travel for UK and overseas installations.

● Mechanical, Electrical or Multiskilled Engineering qualification or apprenticeship.

What We Offer

● Competitive hourly rate of £18.00 - £19.50 , dependent on experience.

● Overtime paid at time and a half and double time .

● Company pension scheme.

● 33 days annual leave , inclusive of bank holidays.

● Opportunity to work on bespoke industrial machinery.

● Optional international travel supporting machinery installations worldwide.

● Long-term career prospects within a well-established engineering manufacturer.

● Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

Working Pattern & Location

39 hours per week.

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

This is a site-based role in Middleton, with opportunities for UK and overseas travel to support machinery installations and commissioning where required.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.