Mechanical Fitter

Mpeople Recruitment

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 10 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Mechanical Fitter / Commissioning Engineer position is based in Leeds and involves worldwide travel.
The role offers a competitive salary along with overtime, bonuses, travel expenses, and BUPA healthcare after one year of service.
Candidates should have a mechanical or HVAC background and be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with a commitment to regular global travel.
Key responsibilities include mechanical assembly, testing, installation, and ensuring quality and safety standards.
Flexibility for approximately 30% travel is essential, and the working hours are 38 hours per week with paid overtime available.

Mechanical Fitter / Commissioning EngineerBased in Leeds – with Worldwide Travel£Competitive + Overtime + Bonus + Travel Expenses + BUPA (After 1 year service) + Progression

Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter ready to take your work across the globe?

Mpeople Recruitment is working with a long-established engineering firm in Micklefield, Leeds. With over 25 years in business, our client designs and manufactures bespoke dust containment systems for the pharmaceutical industry.

Due to continued growth, they’re now looking for a Mechanical Fitter who can fully commit to worldwide travel.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical assembly of high-spec containment equipment
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Dismantling, packing and preparing systems for dispatch
On-site installation and commissioning (UK and worldwide)
Final inspection to ensure quality and safety standards

You Must Be

From a mechanical or HVAC background
Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Comfortable reading technical drawings and following precise specifications
Committed to regular global travel as part of the role
A clear communicator and team player
Focused on delivering high workmanship standards
Electrical knowledge would be a bonus

This role involves roughly 30% international and UK travel, so flexibility and the ability to be away from home is essential

What You’ll Get

Competitive base salary
Paid overtime
Working away allowance + fully expensed travel
Company pension
BUPA private healthcare (after 12 months)
Annual bonus
Paid team social events
Clear path for progression

Working Hours

38 hours per week
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Paid overtime available

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