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Mechanical Fitter

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3 weeks ago
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We’re hiring for a Mechanical Fitter to join a specialist engineering team at their site based in Heywood.

This hands-on role offers the chance to work on varied, meaningful projects within a tight-knit team, where your skills and attention to detail will make a real impact from day one.

What’s on offer?

  • £30,000 - £35,000 per year

  • Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

  • Early finish on Fridays

  • Overtime available at enhanced rates

  • 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

  • Annual performance bonus

  • Credit union (savings & loans)

  • Death in service (2x salary)

  • Shopping & leisure discounts

    What will you be doing as a Mechanical Fitter?

  • Assembling a wide range of equipment from technical drawings

  • Using hand tools, power tools, and machinery to build metalwork enclosures

  • Ensuring products meet strict quality standards and project deadlines

  • Liaising with your team and other departments to avoid delays

  • Traveling to client sites for installations when required

    What do you need?

  • Proven mechanical assembly experience (preferably from medical, aerospace, or nuclear environments)

  • Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings

  • City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (preferred but not essential)

  • Willingness to travel with a full UK driving licence

    Apply today or speak with Adam at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

    KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted

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