📍 Manchester
💷 £16.81 per hour + 15% shift allowance
🕒 Temp to Perm Opportunity (3 Positions Available)
We are currently recruiting for 3 Skilled Mechanical Fitters to join a well-established industrial engineering business specialising in pump and mixer equipment. This is an excellent opportunity offering long-term stability with genuine temp-to-perm prospects.
💰 What’s on Offer:
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£16.81 per hour
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15% shift allowance (early & afternoon shifts)
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Overtime paid at:
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50% uplift – Weekdays & Saturday
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100% uplift – Sunday
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100% temp-to-perm opportunity (permanent roles typically offered within 3 months)
🛠 The Role:
As a Skilled Fitter, you will:
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Assemble pump and mixer equipment in line with engineering drawings and company procedures
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Fit components and modules to precise technical specifications
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Work collaboratively within the build team to ensure efficient assembly processes
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Conduct production testing in line with established procedures and complete accurate test documentation
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Ensure all assembled components meet required quality standards
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Operate hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely
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Maintain high standards of health, safety and quality at all times
✅ About You:
Qualifications (Essential):
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Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering
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City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical discipline)
Desirable:
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HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering
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Motor wiring certification
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Mechanical seal knowledge
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Experience with progressive cavity (PC) pumps or wastewater assemblies
Experience Required:
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Proven mechanical fitting experience (valves, machinery builds, compressors or similar industrial equipment)
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Experience in industrial manufacturing environments (non-automotive)
🌟 Permanent Benefits (Upon Transition):
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26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
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Private Medical Insurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Pension Plan
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Income Protection
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Life Assurance
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Personal Accident cover
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Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice including:
Dental Insurance | Healthcare Cash Plan | Gym Membership | Retail Vouchers | Cycle to Work | Travel Insurance | Critical Illness Cover
If you are a skilled mechanical fitter looking for a stable opportunity with long-term prospects and excellent overtime potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss further.
