Experienced HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Assembly Fitter

Description

Experienced HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Assembly Fitter

Location: Stockport

Contract Type: Temporary / Contract

Are you an experienced mechanic looking for a rewarding new contract? We have a fantastic opportunity in Stockport delivering the assembly of specialized vehicles. You will be a key member of our dedicated manufacturing team, making high-quality equipment for the transport industry.

We are making it as easy and profitable as possible for you to get started, with supported travel and accommodation options available.

Package & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: £18.00 per hour

• Working Hours: 39-hour working week spread across 5 days (Note: Must be prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime/different shifts when required).

• Living Allowance: £25.00 tax-free allowance per day worked to cover meals and incidentals (eligibility based on candidate location).

• Accommodation Covered: Hotel accommodation fully paid for by us (eligibility based on candidate location).

• Travel Perks: Mileage paid at 55p per mile, calculated based on candidate location (up to the route from Evo to Stockport).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the assembly of heavy vehicles within a dedicated manufacturing team.

• Work accurately from engineering drawings to ensure high quality and precision.

• Follow all standard work instructions and strictly adhere to health and safety protocols.

• Work efficiently both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within the team to meet project deadlines.

• Participate in problem-solving, seeing unexpected challenges as opportunities to overcome and improve processes.

Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified HGV Mechanic / Fitter with proven experience assembling vehicles (such as planes, trains, or automobiles).

• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings.

• Work Ethic: A flexible ‘can-do’ approach, high professionalism, discipline, and an orderly standard of work.

• Safety & Autonomy: Strong safety consciousness and the ability to work to high standards with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility: Prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime or shift adjustments when required to meet demands.

Location & Commute

Conveniently located in Stockport (SK1 1AA), just off the M60 (Junction 1/27) and a short walk from Stockport station. Ideal for lodge-based contractors or commutable candidates from Manchester, Altrincham, Cheadle, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Oldham, and the wider Greater Manchester/Cheshire region.

Benefits

Competitive Pay: £18.00 per hour

Working Pattern: 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with flexibility for overtime and shift variations as needed

Daily Allowance: £25.00 tax-free per day to cover expenses and meals (location-dependent)

Hotel Lodging: Fully funded hotel accommodation provided (location-dependent)

Travel Expense: 55p per mile mileage allowance, calculated from your location (capped up to the Evo-to-Stockport route)