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Mechanical Fitter

Pioneer Selection Ltd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

Salary

£15.31 - £16.86 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Mechanical Fitter position in Norwich offers a salary between £15.31 and £16.86 per hour, depending on experience.
  • This is a temporary to permanent role, with a 12-week temp period and a permanent offer after 9 weeks if successful.
  • Candidates should have experience in repairing rotating electrical and mechanical equipment, along with a strong mechanical engineering background.
  • The job involves 39 hours of work per week from Monday to Friday, focusing primarily on workshop repairs and some on-site servicing.
  • Upon permanent employment, benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and health and wellbeing support.
Mechanical Fitter (Temp to Perm)

Norwich

£15.31 - £16.86 per hour depending on experience

Temporary to Permanent (12-week temp, permanent offer after 9 weeks if successful)39 hours per week Monday to Friday DAYS ONLY!

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team. This role involves repairing and maintaining a range of industrial rotating equipment, including AC & DC motors, motorized gearboxes, pumps, fan units, generators, and other associated machinery. Work is split between 80% workshop-based repairs and 20% on-site servicing.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Fitter:
  • Diagnose faults, dismantle, and repair industrial equipment.
  • Test, inspect, and service motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
  • Handle a wide variety of components, from small fan units to large-scale industrial motors.
  • Provide clear fault reports and relay findings to management.
  • Occasionally travel to client sites using a company vehicle (site work experience & CCNSG passport advantageous).
  • Maintain high health and safety standards.
Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:
  • Experience in repairing rotating electrical & mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to fault find, identify worn components, and rectify issues.
  • Some electrical testing knowledge of AC & DC motors (training & verification provided).
  • Strong mechanical engineering background.
  • Flexible approach to work within a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
  • A proactive team player with the ability to work independently.
Benefits for the Mechanical Fitter (Upon Permanent Employment):
  • Competitive salary with regular reviews.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days).
  • Pension Scheme, Life Assurance & Income Protection.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support – including mental health services, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, nutritional coaching, and personal training.
  • Learning & Development – Free LinkedIn Learning and career progression opportunities.
  • Company Workwear & PPE Provided.
  • Discounts & Savings on everyday purchases.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details then please contact Helen Brown at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.