Mechanical Fitter

ATA Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days

Wigan, Lancashire WN1 1AD, England

£22 - £25 per hour

Full Time

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**Mechanical Fitter**
Rate: £22-£25 p/h DOE (Outside IR35)
Location: Wigan
Initial 3-Month Rolling Contract

Monday-Friday (Days)

Our client is a well-established and respected name in bespoke material handling solutions, as they continue to expand across sectors like automotive, aerospace. This is a long-term opportunity on a variety of exciting installation projects.

Role Overview:
You'll be involved in both workshop assembly and onsite installation of complex systems including conveyor lines, vacuum lifters, overhead cranes, and gantries.

Day-to-Day Duties Include:

Mechanical fitting & assembly in the workshop
On-site mechanical installations across the UK
Mix of workshop (50%) and site work (50%)
Working on Conveyors. Overhead cranes, and manual handling equipment

What We're Looking For:

Time-served mechanical fitter or similar background
Experience with conveyors, overhead cranes, and manual handling equipment
Comfortable working across various locations and staying away when needed
A proactive team player with good attention to detail
Flexible to travel to site
Manufacturing background preferred

Shift Details:

Standard Workshop hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4pm (39 hrs/week)
Accommodation and travel paid for when working away
Weekend work available depending on the project
Long-term contract potential – lots of ongoing work
Diverse project exposure across sectors

I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Fitter, who are looking for a rewarding and challenging technical position. For more information on this please contact Sam Martlew- Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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