Mechanical Fitter
5 days ago
Oldham
MECHANICAL FITTER – OLDHAM £17.50 per hour | Monday – Friday | 07:30 – 15:30 THE ROLE We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join a fast-paced heavy engineering environment in Oldham. You’ll play a key role in keeping critical machinery running efficiently by installing, maintaining, and repairing heavy mechanical equipment. Your work will directly support uptime, safety, and reliability across the site. If you take pride in precision engineering, hands-on problem solving, and bringing machinery back to life quickly and safely, this is the role for you. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Build, install, align, and commission mechanical components to engineering standards Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep operations running smoothly Diagnose mechanical faults and deliver fast, effective repairs Strip down and rebuild pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, and hydraulic systems Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals Use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, dial indicators, calipers) Complete clear and accurate maintenance records and reports Work closely with engineers, electricians, and maintenance teams Respond to breakdowns, shutdowns, and urgent repair situations SAFETY FIRST Work safely and responsibly at all times Report hazards, near misses, and incidents immediately Use correct lifting methods and eq...