Mechanical Fitter: Test & Development (Onsite Gym)

Caterpillar; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer in Peterlee seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter for their Test & Development team. This role involves preparing and testing machines, providing valuable insights on performance and compliance, and working closely with engineers. Candidates must have extensive mechanical fitting experience, ideally with mobile plant, and be able to read schematics. A degree or equivalent training is preferred. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

182.5 Annual holiday hours plus bank holidays

Monthly bonus

Onsite Gym

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical fitting experience on mobile plant.
• Formal training in heavy plant or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with Caterpillar products is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare development machines following engineering specifications.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance of the test fleet.
• Document observations for Engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Strong communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics

Education

Degree or Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

A leading construction equipment manufacturer in Peterlee seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter for their Test & Development team. This role involves preparing and testing machines, providing valuable insights on performance and compliance, and working closely with engineers. Candidates must have extensive mechanical fitting experience, ideally with mobile plant, and be able to read schematics. A degree or equivalent training is preferred. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.