E3 Recruitment are proudly supporting a highly respected, globally operating organisation with the recruitment of a number of Mechanical fitters.
We have roles available on a double day shift and also permanent nights
Based in HUDDERSFIELD
, just 10 minutes from the M62, this business is easily commutable from Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Wakefield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Sheffield.
Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter:

·Working within a highly skilled team responsible for building and assembling new industrial gearboxes
·Working directly from technical drawings & instruction whilst ensuring a high quality of workmanship
·Compiling reports on the quality of components on gearboxes essential, recording serial/ cast numbers keeping all documents in order.
The Mechanical Fitter will:

·Hold formal qualifications within Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND or similar)
·Have previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within a heavy engineering environment
·Have experience of working with Gearboxes and Rotating Equipment
Operate and maintain the test rig used for testing high tolerance marine gearboxes, following established procedures and guidelines.
- Set up and prepare the test rig for conducting functional tests on the gearboxes, ensuring all necessary electrical and mechanical components are installed and connected.
- Monitor and control test rig parameters, such as temperature, pressure, speed, and torque, to simulate real-world operating conditions.
- Conduct rigorous and accurate tests, collecting and recording test data, including measurements, observations, and any abnormalities or failures encountered during testing.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems that may arise during testing, collaborating with the engineering team to resolve them.
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment and instruments to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
- Assist in the development and improvement of test procedures and protocols as needed.
- Participate in the installation and commissioning of high tolerance marine gearboxes in ships
Working hours of the Mechanical Fitter:

Double days


The core working hours of this position are detailed below (rotating AM/PM shifts):
·AM Shift: 40 Hours per week - 18% shift allowance
o Monday to Friday 06:30 to 14:30
·PM Shift: 34 Hours per week - 18% shift allowance
o Monday to Thursday 14:30 to 22:00
o Friday: 14:30 to 18:30

Night shift

21:00 - 07:00 - Mon to Wed
21:00 - 06:00 Thurs
Over time available
In return, the Mechanical Fitter will receive:


Salary - £36080 basic
Morning and afternoons = £42574
Nights- £47986.4
Regular overtime.
Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days including public holidays
To apply for this Mechanical fitter role, please contact Riz Haider at E3 Recruitment on and/or click apply.

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