Mechanical Fitter (Shift working)

Posted 15 July 2025
Salary £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + plus excellent benefits
LocationRochdale
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
ReferenceBBBH22398_1752588709

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Rotating Machinery

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 suit

This 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 15:45

Shift B Monday to Thursday 15:30 to 01:15

Shift B (option 2) Monday to Thursday 15:30 to 00:00, Friday 10:00 to 15:00


Salary

OTE 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 Details


For more information or to apply, please submit your CV and qualifications to Dean Carthy at Employment Solutions