Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Overtime

Hours: 7:00am – 4:30pm (45 hours per week)

Overtime: Paid at time and a half

The Opportunity

We are supporting a growing and well-established specialist in the maintenance and refurbishment of municipal and waste collection vehicles. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter to join their production team.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based role focused on the build, refurbishment, and assembly of refuse collection vehicles and associated equipment. You will play a key part in the production process, ensuring vehicles are completed to a high standard and ready for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the production team building and refurbishing refuse collection vehicles
• Assemble and fit mechanical components including bin lifts, compactors, and body systems
• Carry out strip-downs, inspections, and rebuilds of vehicle components
• Install and work on hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies
• Follow engineering drawings and specifications to complete builds
• Support production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards

Requirements

• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a production, workshop, or heavy engineering environment
• Strong mechanical assembly and fitting skills
• Knowledge of hydraulics and/or vehicle systems (HGV, plant, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Team player with a proactive and reliable approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £35,000 and £40,000
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm (45 hours per week)
• Ongoing training and development within the production team
• Stable role within a growing and specialist business
• Long-term progression opportunities as the company continues to expand

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