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Mechanical Fitter Job in Trafford Park

Greater Manchester
Trafford Park
Commercial Dealership, Service Department
£35000 per annum
149750
Mechanical Fitter - Trafford Park 
  • Salary: £35,500 per annum
  • 44-hour working week Flexible working opportunities
  • Monday - Friday (Early finish Fridays) 
  • Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP with 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist vehicle manufacturing business for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their growing production team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected employer that designs and manufactures high-quality commercial vehicle bodies, with full training provided where required.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will play a key role in the assembly and fitting of specialist commercial vehicle bodies, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work independently and as part of a team to meet production targets and deadlines.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders.
  • Safely use hand tools, measuring equipment and workshop machinery.
  • Install insulated panels on commercial refrigerated vehicle bodies.
  • Complete electrical terminations including lighting, switches and tail lifts.
  • Seal joints, floors and roofs using silicone and specialist coatings.
  • Cut and prepare metal, timber and plastic components using workshop equipment.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across workshop and site locations.
  • Follow all health and safety procedures, quality standards and company policies.
  • Support the wider production team with additional duties as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment safely.
  • A strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Good time management and organisational skills.
  • Reliable transport or the ability to travel to the site.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary of £35, per annum.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Birthday leave.
  • 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour GP access and wellbeing support.
  • Branded workwear provided.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. Applications are welcomed from professionals of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity with a successful and growing manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Sam Tinkler, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Trafford Park and Greater Manchester, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.