Job Details: Senior Mechanical Fitter
Company
Leader & Innovator - Advanced Technology
Location
Shropshire
Salary
£29,000 - £32,500 (OTE £48,000)
Job Ref.
24232
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
12/08/2025
Benefits
Pension, Paid Overtime
Contact
This UK-based engineering and technology company supports advanced manufacturing industries with high-precision systems and equipment. Offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a globally respected field but also truly values its people. Employees enjoy a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and strong support for work-life balance. You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that actively invests in professional development, provides clear pathways for career progression, and recognises contributions through rewards.
Senior Mechanical Fitter
£29,000 - £32,500 + Pension OTE £48k
Shropshire
Ref: 24232
Senior Mechanical Fitter - The Role:
- Construction of mechanical equipment
- Installation of equipment at customers’ locations worldwide
- Reading engineering drawings
- Fault finding and rectification
- Leading small mechanical teams
- Provide guidance and instruction within a team of fitters
- Training and development of junior fitters
- To be actively involved in task management
- Navigation of internal software to access part drawings and material requirements
- Completion T&I and BQC sheets to confirm quality standards are met
- Ownership of the designated build area
- Set standards and lead by example iSupport off-site work with the above
Senior Mechanical Fitter - The Person:
- Significant hands-on experience of mechanical equipment, assembly, and machine building
- Experience of using hand and power tools
- MEWP & FLT qualification advantageous, training can be provided
- Proven ability to deliver projects and solve problems
- Competent in Microsoft office. Knowledge of SAP business software desirable
- Demonstrated team management experience
- City & Guilds, ONC or HNC qualification in Engineering discipline
- Apprentice training is desirable
- The successful candidate will be have team management/supervisory experience.
You MUST be flexible for international travel. All Engineers are expected to spend 3-4 periods per year on site, for 3-4 weeks at a time.
You will join a £27M turnover business who actively foster a supportive environment. Each project is bespoke with it's own challenges.
Located in Shropshire, this role is commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford.
For further information call Tom Evans
Available on: 01902212000 or 07519122540 Or email: thomas.evans@automationexperts.co.uk