Multiple Temporary Mechanical Fitter positions are available with a growing Engineering organization based in Wakefield. The organization offers hourly rates up to £18.00, guaranteed overtime paid at 150%, 30‑minute flexibility on start and finish times and the chance to work on bespoke, state‑of‑the‑art projects.
Established over 120 years ago, this impressive Engineering organization has diversified and is now a major supplier to a number of high‑profile businesses operating in a range of industries, including Chemical, FMCG and Steel Processing. In the past two years the employer has made significant investment and now operates out of a brand‑new, purpose‑built 75,000‑sq‑ft facility, from which they provide end‑to‑end services from initial concept design to aftercare and servicing.
The company is based in Wakefield, only a few minutes from the M1, making it convenient for successful candidates to commute from surrounding towns and cities such as Leeds, Huddersfield, Castleford, Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Rotherham, Halifax and Dewsbury.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a Skilled Engineering team, tasked with the accurate building of bespoke automated machinery.
- Read, interpret and work directly from engineering drawings to ensure that machines are built in‑line with specifications.
- Build, assemble and install a wide range of technologies onto bespoke automated machinery, including sub‑assemblies, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, conveyors, grabbers and many more.
Compensation & Working Hours
£18.00 per hour depending on experience and ability.
37.5 hours per week, spread across a regular day shift – 30‑minute flexibility: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30; Friday 08:00 to 15:15.
Overtime always available – paid at 150% after 37.5 hours and 200% on Sundays (10 hours overtime per week easily achievable mid‑week).
Assignment duration: 6 months, subject to company workload; potential to transfer to permanent (not guaranteed).
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