Mechanical Fitter


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 - £40,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Trafford Park, M41 7JA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable specialist vehicle manufacturer for a Mechanical Fitter position at their Trafford Park, Manchester facility. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Mechanical Fitters to contribute to the assembly of high-quality commercial vehicle bodies within a well-established company. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits:

- Salary of £35,500 per annum

- 44-hour working week with flexible working options

- Early finish Fridays

- Company pension scheme

- Birthday leave

- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour GP access and wellbeing support (WeCare from Canada Life)

- Branded workwear provided

- Death in service benefit

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Equal opportunities employment policy

Duties of a Mechanical Fitter:

- Assemble and fit specialist commercial vehicle bodies with precision and safety

- Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders

- Safely operate hand tools, measuring equipment, and workshop machinery

- Install insulated panels on refrigerated vehicle bodies

- Complete electrical terminations including lighting, switches, and tail lifts

- Seal joints, floors, and roofs using silicone and specialist coatings

- Cut and prepare metal, timber, and plastic components using workshop tools

- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the workshop and at site locations

- Follow all health and safety protocols, quality standards, and company policies

- Support the wider production team with additional tasks as required

Requirements of a Mechanical Fitter:

- Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or within a similar manufacturing or engineering environment

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately

- Proficient in the safe use of hand tools and workshop machinery

- Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes

- Attention to detail and commitment to quality work

- Excellent organisational and time management skills

- Reliable transport to access Trafford Park, Manchester

If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter seeking a role within a dynamic and growing manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. This position promises stability, professional development, and the chance to work with a leading employer in the vehicle manufacturing sector.

Contact Sam Tinkler, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Trafford Park and Manchester, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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