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Mechanical Fitter

  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: £16.20 - £18.20 per hour per hour
  • Job Type:Temp - Perm

Posted about 1 month ago


Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Leeds

Salary: £16.20 and move to £18.20 after probationary period

Metalis are currently in partnership with an engineering company who are on the lookout for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their busy workshop.

Key Responsibilities

  • To strip, build, repair and upgrade Railway components.
  • Disassembling railway couplers
  • Inspection of components to gauges
  • Basic fitting operations
  • Trial assembly and reassembly of couplers
  • Working to engineering drawings and clients' specifications
  • Adhering to quality standards
  • Working closely with other production operators to ensure components are dispatched to the highest of standards
  • To ensure that all work is performed to the standards required, the customer and industry standards

Requirements

  • Some basic mechanical experience would be an advantage
  • Working to strict safety critical customer specifications
  • Capable of using own initiative
  • Have drive and enthusiasm and above all, a positive, flexible and conscientious approach to team working and improvement initiatives;
  • Carry out duties satisfactorily and effectively as failure to do so will result in substantial cost to the business;
  • Out of hours and weekend working may be required to ensure smooth operation of the factory.

Salary and Shifts

  • Working hours - 5 x 8 hour days. Typical 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday.
  • Start at £16.20 and move to £18.20 after their probation period.
  • 40 hours
  • 06:00 - 14:00 & 08:00 - 16:00 shift patterns to cover days.
  • About £25 per week Shift Pay.
  • 12 weeks temporary to permanent
  • Additional hours / overtime is paid at time +£3 Mon to Fri, time + £4

If this role could be of interest please apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.