Mechanical Fitter
Location- Widnes
Salary: £42,000 – £44,000 per year (with scope for pay rise based on performance)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Double Days (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Widnes who are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Fitter to their engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business that invests heavily in staff development and training.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £42,000 – £44,000 per year (performance-based pay increases available)
- Monday to Friday double days (no weekend working)
- KPI-related bonus scheme
- Excellent training and development, with fully funded courses including:
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Welding
- Supportive culture with career progression opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Repairing and maintaining a wide range of equipment including pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic valves & equipment
- Fabrication of parts for the plant and carrying out welding tasks (MIG & Stick welding)
- Working to tight tolerances and accurately setting up machinery, including moulds and tampers
- Supporting continuous improvement and ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety and quality
What We’re Looking For:
- Ideally NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong background in mechanical maintenance/fitting
- Ability to MIG and Stick weld – a competent welder is highly advantageous
- Experience with hydraulics is an advantage
- Flexible, proactive, and a good team player
This is a brilliant opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter who is looking for stability and the chance to develop further skills through funded training.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation