Job Description

Mechanical Fitter

Usk, Monmouthshire
Full-Time 4-Day Working Week (Monday Thursday, 7am 5pm)

£20 per hour, overtime on Fridays at x1.5

Rhino Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering company based near Usk. Established in 2007, our client is a family-run business with an excellent reputation for quality workmanship, continuous investment in equipment, and delivering engineering solutions across multiple industries.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Fitter to their team.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working both independently and as part of a team, and taking ownership of projects on-site and in the workshop.

Typical duties include:

• Assembly of machinery and equipment from engineering drawings
• Shaft rebuilds and bearing replacements
• Installation and assembly of steel structures, platforms, conveyors and lifting equipment
• Hydraulic cylinder strip-downs and rebuilds
• Factory maintenance and breakdown support
• Planned shutdown and downtime maintenance work
• Gearbox rebuilds and repairs

With customers located within approximately 45 minutes of the workshop, most work is completed during standard working hours, although overtime opportunities are regularly available and paid at enhanced rates.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' mechanical fitting experience
• Strong mechanical engineering background
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to work safely, independently, and within a team
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Professional attitude when dealing with customers
• Full UK driving licence (preferably clean)
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends

Desirable Skills

• Time-served mechanical engineering apprenticeship/background
• Basic industrial pipework knowledge
• Welding and burning experience
• MEWP, confined space, or working-at-height experience (training can be provided)

If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent work-life balance and plenty of overtime potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Rhino Recruitment.