Mobile Plant Fitter

In Cork; Walsall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery maintenance provider in the UK is seeking a Mobile Plant Fitter to roam the Coventry area, tackling a variety of plant machinery repairs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with heavy machinery and a full driving license. The role offers autonomy in managing your schedule, with competitive pay of up to £40,000 yearly plus overtime, and the opportunity to work independently on diverse machinery in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Company van provided

Competitive wage

Variety of work

Qualifications

• Proven experience fixing plant machinery – from small diggers to large machines.
• Willingness to travel locally around the Coventry area.

Responsibilities

• Roam the Coventry area, fixing diggers, loaders, and machines.
• Manage own schedule and tackle challenging jobs.

Skills

Experience fixing plant machinery

Full driving licence

Practical, hands-on approach

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Mobile Plant Fitter / Mobile Plant Mechanic / Plant Technician / Heavy Equipment Engineer - Coventry Area

Are you a Plant Fitter, Plant Mechanic, Plant Technician, or Heavy Equipment Engineer who loves getting hands‑on with machinery and earning a great wage?

We're looking for a skilled professional to roam the Coventry area, fixing diggers, loaders, dumpers, and all the machines that keep construction sites moving.

Why this role rocks

• Up to £40,000 per year, plus overtime – extra cash for the skills you already have.
• Company van provided – your mobile workshop on wheels.
• Work on a wide variety of plant machinery – no two days are the same.
• Autonomy – you'll be trusted to manage your own schedule and tackle challenging jobs.

What you'll need

• Proven experience fixing plant machinery – from small diggers to large machines.
• Full driving licence.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel locally around the Coventry area.

Whether you're an experienced plant fitter or a plant technician looking for a change, this is a chance to earn well, work independently, and become the go‑to expert on heavy machinery.

Apply now and take the next step in your mobile plant career!

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Mobile Plant Fitter – Mobile Role

44,800 + Overtime + Door to Door + Home Based + Local Patch + Van + Training

Home Based: Midlands (Commutable from: Nottingham, Birmingham, Walsall, Cannock, Derby and Leicester)

Do you have plant experience, looking to join a well‑established company offering plenty of overtime and door‑to‑door pay to boost earnings?

On offer is the chance to make a career move into a mobile role covering a local patch, working on high‑end machinery from leading OEM's, whilst receiving extra training to develop your skillset.

This market‑leading company have nationwide presence and years of experience within the Plant Industry. Due to continued growth and demand, they are looking for Fitters to add to their team.

In this mobile role, you will cover a Regional patch travelling to customer sites to undertake the maintenance and repair on a wide range of Plant machinery. There is plenty of overtime available to boost your earnings.

This would suit a Plant Engineer / Fitter looking to join an industry‑leading company, offering further training, overtime and door‑to‑door pay.

The Role

• Service, Maintenance and repair of Plant Machinery
• Monday to Friday, no weekend work.
• Plenty of overtime.

The Person

• Experience in Plant equipment.
• Full UK Driving license.
• Looking to join an industry leader.

Reference: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Mechanical Fitter – Supervisor

Supreme Recruitment are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter for our client based in Smethwick, a multi‑site manufacturer.

They are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to work in their Maintenance team on a long term basis.

This position will go permanent after 13 weeks.

Hours & Pay

Hours: 07:30 or 8am start, 4pm/4:30pm finish (dependent on your preference)

Pay: Dependent on skill set and experience, £14-£17.50 per hour

This position will suit people with experience working with Presses, Guillotines, Rolling Mills or similar.

Duties

• Preventative Maintenance activities
• Reactive maintenance and repair of hydraulic/ pneumatic systems
• Working as part of a maintenance team
• General Fitting of mechanical parts
• Other duties as reasonably required

What we are looking for?

• Experience working in a similar position
• Understanding or experience working with Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
• Be available for long term work

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please forward your CV or contact Supreme Recruitment.

Parker Meggitt – Mechanical Fitter

Mon - Thurs: (06:00 - 14:00) Fri (06:00 - 12:45)

Mon - Thurs: (14:00 - 22:15) Fri (12:45 - 18:15)

Salary: Up to 41,000

About us:

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.

Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

Business Core values

Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.

The Role

Join a world‑class aerospace manufacturing team!

We are looking for a skilled Fitter to join our Assembly & Test team within the Thermal Value Stream. This is a hands‑on, precision‑focused role where you will assemble, test and inspect high‑quality aerospace components that play a critical part in aircraft performance and reliability.

If you enjoy practical engineering work, have a strong attention to detail and take pride in producing high‑quality components, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a world‑leading aerospace environment.

Responsibilities of the role

• Assemble aerospace components following detailed work instructions and engineering drawings
• Use manual and powered tools to dress and prepare components
• Carry out Product Acceptance Testing (PAT) to ensure components meet specification
• Use inspection equipment (verniers, micrometers, CMM, shadowgraph etc.) to verify product conformity
• Understand key component features and select the correct tools for each task
• Maintain excellent standards of safety, quality and 5S/housekeeping
• Support process improvements, basic problem‑solving solving and team‑based activities

Skills required

• Mechanical or engineering assembly experience (aerospace experience desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and PAT requirements
• Skilled in using inspection and measurement tools
• Basic computer skills (SAP/Excel/Word experience is ideal)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow detailed instructions

Trainee Mechanical Fitter

Posted 4 days ago

Job Description

contract

Job Title: Trainee Mechanical Fitter

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Employment Type: Full‑Time

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Trainee Mechanical Fitter. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to start a career in mechanical engineering and learn from experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of mechanical components and systems.
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Support the fitting and alignment of mechanical parts using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Help with routine inspections and testing of mechanical assemblies to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Participate in training sessions and on‑the‑job learning to develop technical skills and knowledge.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in mechanical engineering and hands‑on work.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles (advantageous but not essential).
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Good attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• No formal experience required – full training will be provided.
• A relevant qualification (or working towards one) in engineering or mechanics is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.21.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Mechanical Fitter – Maintenance Management

• Report directly to the foundry Works Engineer whilst being integrated into a team of fully skilled engineers.
• Report to breakdowns as a priority to ensure plant uptime is kept at a premium.
• Assist in the analysis of breakdowns to establish route courses along with the implementing of corrective action.
• Contributing towards TPM system proactive checks being completed on time.
• Overhauling, repairing and refurbishing parts and equipment in the maintenance workshop outside of breakdowns and TPMs.
• Fulfill parts requisitions on the completion of work to ensure stock levels are retained hence minimizing downtime.
• Assist with ongoing project work e.g. new equipment installation/ factory improvements.
• Nurture and assist our up‑and‑coming apprentices through their time by passing on valuable skills and knowledge.
• Liaise with fellow colleagues on different shift patterns handing over work and reporting any issues.
• Undertake any reasonable requests for training, either internally or externally, in order to improve performance and capabilities.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of shift pattern when cover is required.

Monday to Friday. DAYS

Seeking Mechanical Fitter – Heavy/Industrial Environments

HAVE YOU GOT EXPERIENCE AS A MECHANICAL FITTER OR MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER?

DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN HEAVY/INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS?

Mechanical Fitter required for a well‑established manufacturer who are renowned and well respected in their industry. They are an employer who genuinely looks after their staff and invests in their people.

The Mechanical Fitter role would suit mechanical maintenance engineers or mechanical fitters who have a strong manufacturing background. You will ideally have had experience working within a heavy industrial or foundry environment. You must be apprentice trained or equivalent as a minimum.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance in both a reactive and preventative capacity. You will have involvement in maintenance projects such as machinery upgrades, refurbs and installation on site. You will work on a wide variety of plant and equipment types such as melting furnaces, strip casters, rolling mills, annealing furnaces, annealing/pickling lines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, compressors and water pumps. You will work to strict H&S guidelines and benefit from working within an experienced team of engineers/fitters.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well renowned manufacturer who are extremely successful within their industry. They offer great working conditions and continue to invest in their site and their employees.

Mechanical Fitter – Roles Overview

• Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair on a range of medium/heavy machinery.
• Reactive Maintenance.
• Preplanned maintenance.
• Project work and continuous improvement activities.

Monday to Friday. DAYS

Advanced Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering Fitter

Our client, a leading precision engineering firm, is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join their team as Advanced Apprentices in Mechanical Engineering Fitting. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, develop critical technical skills, and build a rewarding career in a dynamic industry. Based in the heart of Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, you will be part of a supportive environment dedicated to your professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled engineers in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of complex mechanical systems and machinery.
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Operate a variety of tools and machinery, both manual and power‑operated, to precise specifications.
• Understand and adhere to strict health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training, guided by experienced mentors, to master fitting techniques and best practices.
• Contribute to problem‑solving and troubleshooting of mechanical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent.
• Engage with theoretical learning through a structured apprenticeship program, attending college or training provider sessions as required.
• Develop proficiency in using precision measuring instruments and tools.
• Collaborate effectively with team members across different departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths, Science, and English.
• A genuine passion for engineering and a strong willingness to learn.
• Good practical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and pay close attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Reliable, punctual, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

This apprenticeship will provide a comprehensive foundation in mechanical fitting, offering a clear path to becoming a fully qualified engineer. You will gain exposure to diverse projects and technologies, making this an invaluable starting point for your engineering career.

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