Contact Orion Electrotech
Orion Electrotech
Mechanical Fitter
Lancashire
Contact Orion Electrotech
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 26 days ago
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Orion Electrotech
- Closes
- 02 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: FitterJob post summary
Pay: GBP30,000.00–GBP45,000.00 per year
The Role:
We are looking for a hands–on, multi–skilled Fitter to join our busy Assembly Team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the final assembly and fit–out of heavy steel fuel tanks and bowsers to exacting specifications.
Your day–to–day will include:
Mechanical Assembly: Fitting components, sub–assemblies, and hardware to steel fabrications.Electrical Installation: Wiring and terminating single and three–phase ancillary systems (pumps, motors, control panels, lighting).Plumbing & Pipefitting: Installing fuel lines, valves, and pipework this is a critical requirement for this role.Testing & Inspection: Pressure testing, electrical continuity testing, and final quality inspections to ensure "right–first–time" quality.Problem–Solving: Interpreting engineering drawings to resolve fitment issues on the fly.
Your hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm (30–min lunch two breaks). Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods is essential.
About You:
You are a time–served fitter or have significant experience in a heavy engineering, agricultural, plant, or automotive assembly environment. You are comfortable working with large steel structures and thrive in a fast–paced production environment.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Mechanical: Proven background in mechanical assembly and fitting of heavy components.Electrical: Competent working with single–phase and three–phase electrical systems (wiring, fault–finding, and terminating).Plumbing/Pipefitting: Experience with threaded pipework, compression fittings, and fuel/oil lines.Full UK Driving Licence and own transport (due to our location).Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices in a workshop environment.
Desirable (but not essential):
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and schematics.Computer–literate (MS Office) for recording job completions and test results.Experience with fuel systems or ATEX–rated equipment.FLT or Overhead Crane licence. INDMID
Please reach out to Saffron;
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(url removed)
Ad ID: 5418755614
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