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Mechanical Fitter

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Chelmsford, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026
💰 £13/yr

About the role

Mechanical Fitter – Day Shift (Basildon)

Join a large industrial client in Basildon as a skilled and reliable Mechanical Fitter on a role with excellent career progression opportunities—with the potential to move into a permanent position after the probation period.

Working Hours:
• Monday to Thursday: 06:45 – 15:45
• Friday: 06:45 – 11:45
• Total: 39 paid hours per week

Pay & Benefits:
• Starting salary: £13.30 per hour
• Salary review after 3 months, with potential increase based on performance
• Overtime available, including Saturdays and Sundays paid at time and a half
• Early Friday finish for better work-life balance
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and skilled team
• Full training provided
Key Responsibilities:
• Assembly, installation, and maintenance of mechanical components and equipment
• Mechanical assembly using power tools based on customer requirements
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Carrying out routine inspections and fault finding
• Ensuring all work is completed to high quality and safety standards
• Working collaboratively with the wider engineering team
Requirements:
• Must be able to use power tools
• Physically fit and able to carry out hands-on, physically demanding work
• Good English communication skills, including reading and understanding instructions
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

If you are motivated and looking for a stable, rewarding role with a large industrial client in Basildon, offering great progression, training, and overtime opportunities, we would love to hear from you

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