Pump Rotating Mechanical Fitter/Engineer

PUMP MECHANICAL FITTER/ENGINEER

Location: Trafford Park (South Manchester)

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Friday 8am-3:30pm

Salary: £17.00-£21.50/hr (depends on experience - equivalent to £34,500-£44,000/annum) Overtimes available – paid 1.5 Standard rate

About Company

Our client is an established specialist engineering business providing repair, refurbishment and maintenance services for pumps and rotating equipment across a range of industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Mechanical Pump Fitter/Engineer to join their workshop-based engineering team.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for the dismantling, inspection, repair, assembly and testing of industrial pumps and associated rotating equipment. The role is primarily workshop-based, with occasional customer site visits.

Key duties will include:

• Stripping, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding a variety of industrial pumps and rotating machinery.
• Carrying out mechanical fitting and assembly to required tolerances and specifications.
• Identifying worn or damaged components and assisting with repair requirements.
• Preparing equipment for testing and carrying out post-repair checks.
• Completing relevant job sheets, inspection records and engineering documentation.
• Supporting the wider workshop and engineering team with day-to-day activities.
• Occasional site visits for inspections, maintenance and repair work.
• Working safely and maintaining a clean and organised workshop environment.

The role requires:

• Level 3 NVQ/NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance or a related discipline OR equivalent time-served/hands-on engineering experience.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or similar.
• Experience with pumps or rotating equipment is highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of engineering tolerances and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical information.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A practical, reliable and flexible approach to work.

Experience with gearboxes, motors, fans or other rotating machinery would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• 25 days on annual leave plus public holidays
• Company pension
• Cycle to Work SchemeOn-site parking
• Convenient location (with an easy access to motorway and public transport)