Mechanical Fitter - Machine build

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  • Rochdale, Greater Manchester
  • £40,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
This is an exciting permanent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join a leading engineering manufacturer specialising in rotating machinery for the rubber mixing industry.The role involves shift working with generous shift premiums and offers excellent earning potential and long-term career development within a well-established machine manufacturer.Who this job would suitThis role would be ideal for time-served Mechanical Fitters with NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent who have experience working with rotating machinery or are eager to develop within a specialist engineering environment.It would particularly suit hands-on engineers looking for flexible shift-based work with structured training and future development opportunities.Key Responsibilities
  • Mechanical assembly and fitting of rotating machinery, including Banbury mixers and pelletisers
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering schematics
  • Fit, align, and test mechanical components including hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Perform fault-finding and maintenance on specialist equipment
  • Travel occasionally for out-working or short-term overseas assignments
Benefits
  • Fully paid lunch breaks
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Matched pension contributions (5.5% employee / 5.5% employer)
  • Sick pay (3 months full pay, 3 months half pay)
  • Death in service benefit
Shift patterns: (Alternating weekly Shift A and B)Shift A Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 15:45Shift B Monday to Thursday 15:30 to 01:15Shift B (option 2) Monday to Thursday 15:30 to 00:00, Friday 10:00 to 15:00SalaryOTE up to £50,000 including shift allowances and required overtime. Overtime paid at premium rates.
  • 20% shift premium (Shift A) = £20.71 per hour
  • 30% shift premium (Shift B) = £22.43 per hour
Contact DetailsFor more information or to apply, please submit your CV and qualifications to Dean Carthy at Employment Solutions

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