Mechanical Fitter

KPJ Group are looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join a global leader in steel manufacturing based in Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak.

The candidate we are looking for will have a level 3 NVQ Mechanical/Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent, as well as experience with hands on mechanical assembly.

What’s on offer?

• £16.15 per hour


• Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm


• Overtime available (paid at enhanced rate)


• Employee pension contribution scheme


• On-site parking

What will you be doing a Mechanical Fitter?

• Assembling a wide range of mechanical products, including hoists, gearboxes, and smaller sub-assemblies


• Using engineering best practice, drawings, and SOPs to ensure work produced conforms to relevant drawing specifications/tolerances or limits


• Performing daily health and safety checks on specific equipment of use, such as cranes


• Ensuring that all calibrated equipment used during assembly operations is in good condition and within calibration date


• Recording labour hours spent against relevant production jobs

What do you need?

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical/Maintenance Apprenticeship (or equivalent)


• Hands-on mechanical assembly experience


• Confident to read engineering drawings


• Confident in using IT equipment to access information


• Comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritizing workload


• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines


• Experience of building/maintaining electromechanical products or vehicle mechanics (desirable)


• Previous background in Police or Armed Forces (desirable)


• Previous experience of using cranes and slinging (desirable)


• Experience of 5S, KanBan, Visual management, and other Lean tools (desirable)

If you are a reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual with the essential experience and skillset that we are looking for, apply today for consideration get in touch with Gail for more information.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 40 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.