E3 Recruitment
Mechanical fitter
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Mechanical Fitter - Permanent
£61,386.2 Per Annum + 33 Days Holiday + Up To 13% Combined Pension, Private Gym, Onsite Canteen, Health Shield, Cash Plan. Please note the base salary for the role is £39,604 - whilst training on days
Continental night shift - after training on days
Mechanical Fitter Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a globally established engineering organisation. This world-class manufacturer employs people worldwide and supplies critical equipment to high-profile industries, including Defence, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas. You will be working within a stable, forward-thinking business that values quality, innovation, and its people.
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Location
Based in Huddersfield, with excellent access to the M62, making the role easily commutable from Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Wakefield, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield.
Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Fitter
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will:
- Work as part of a team of skilled fitters assembling industrial gearboxes
- Read and work accurately from technical drawings and build instructions
- Inspect and record component quality
- Set up, operate, and maintain a high-tolerance marine gearbox test rig
- Carry out functional testing, recording data
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of marine gearboxes
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Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter within a heavy engineering environment
- Solid knowledge of gearboxes and rotating equipment
- A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
The position offers long-term stability, excellent working hours, strong benefits, and the chance to work on globally significant engineering projects. It is ideal for a Mechanical Fitter looking to develop their career within a supportive, diverse, and highly respected organisation.
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