Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Job Title: Fitter Job post summary Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled Fitter to join our busy Assembly Team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the final assembly and fit-out of heavy steel fuel tanks and bowsers to exacting specifications.

Your day-to-day will include: Mechanical Assembly: Fitting components, sub-assemblies, and hardware to steel fabrications. Electrical Installation: Wiring and terminating single and three-phase ancillary systems (pumps, motors, control panels, lighting).

Plumbing & Pipefitting: Installing fuel lines, valves, and pipework – this is a critical requirement for this role. Testing & Inspection: Pressure testing, electrical continuity testing, and final quality inspections to ensure "right-first-time" quality.

Problem-Solving: Interpreting engineering drawings to resolve fitment issues on the fly. Your hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (30-min lunch two breaks). Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods is essential.

About You

You are a time-served fitter or have significant experience in a heavy engineering, agricultural, plant, or automotive assembly environment. You are comfortable working with large steel structures and thrive in a fast-paced production environment. Essential

Skills & Experience

Mechanical: Proven background in mechanical assembly and fitting of heavy components. Electrical: Competent working with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems (wiring, fault-finding, and terminating). Plumbing/Pipefitting: Experience with threaded pipework, compression fittings, and fuel/oil lines.

Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (due to our location). Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices in a workshop environment. Desirable (but not essential): Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and schematics.

Computer-literate (MS Office) for recording job completions and test results. Experience with fuel systems or ATEX-rated equipment. FLT or Overhead Crane licence. INDMID Please reach out to Saffron;

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