Semi Skilled Fitter

Semi-Skilled Fitter Location: Trafford Park Salary: £17.00 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience Shift: 2-shift system, with flexibility to work 3 shifts when required We are currently looking for a Semi-Skilled Fitter to join our busy manufacturing team based in Trafford Park. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has gained practical experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment and is confident using a range of hand tools and workshop equipment. You don't necessarily need to be a fully qualified fitter. We are looking for someone with a good mechanical aptitude, practical skills and a willingness to learn. The Role As a Semi-Skilled Fitter, your duties will include: * Carrying out fitting, assembly and mechanical work * Using a range of hand and workshop tools * Using torque wrenches to specified settings * Operating shot blasting equipment * Using presses and other workshop machinery * Stripping down, inspecting and reassembling components * Following engineering drawings, instructions and specifications * Checking completed work to ensure it meets quality standards * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment * Working as part of a busy manufacturing team About You We are looking for someone who: * Has previous hands-on experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment * Has experience using hand tools and workshop equipment * Has a practical and mechanical mindset * Is comfortable working with machinery and components * Has good attention to detail and takes pride in their work * Can follow instructions and work to set specifications * Is reliable, hardworking and willing to learn * Is flexible and able to work different shift patterns when required Experience in areas such as machine operating, mechanical assembly, engineering production, fitting or similar manufacturing environments would be highly relevant. Food manufacturing experience is not suitable for this role, as we are looking for candidates with hands-on experience working with machinery, components or engineering/manufacturing processes. Shift Pattern The role operates on a 2-shift system, however candidates must be flexible and willing to work a 3-shift pattern when required. What We Offer * £17.00 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience * 2-shift working pattern * Flexibility to work 3 shifts when required * Based in Trafford Park * Hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment * Opportunity to develop your mechanical fitting skills If you have good practical skills, enjoy working with machinery and hand tools, and want to develop your fitting and engineering skills, we'd like to hear from you