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Mechanical Fitter

Widnes

£41,181 Plus excellent OT opportunities & benefits including…

Bonuses: Company performance bonus and profit share scheme.
Training & Support: Comprehensive internal training and development opportunities.
Career Growth: Real opportunities for progression within a supportive work environment.
Enhanced Pension Scheme.

Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter seeking a role with a company that has fantastic staff longevity in a recession-proof industry?

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our well-established team in Widnes. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to our site's maintenance, improvement, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Performing preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
Undertaking repairs on various machinery, including hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors.
Participating in Continuous Improvement projects.
Carrying out fabrication and welding duties.
Communicating effectively with multiple departments regarding maintenance issues.
Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines.
Complete duties outdoors, at height, and in confined spaces as required.
Ensuring all maintenance reporting is accurate and complete.

Qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical engineering or a relevant mechanical engineering qualification.

Skills

Fabrication and welding skills are desirable.

Person Specification

Hardworking and self-driven.
Confident in the ability to work independently.

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00.

Week 2: Monday - Friday, 14:00 - 22:00.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a chance to develop your skills and progress your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

If you are a hardworking Mechanical Fitter with a passion for maintenance and innovation, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to become a vital part of our team.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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