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Job Specification: Workshop Manager (Hands-On Mechanical Fitter) Location: North West England Department: Workshop / Service & Repairs Reports to: Operations Manager / General Manager Overview: An established engineering company is seeking a skilled and hands-on Workshop Manager with a background as a Mechanical Fitter, specialising in the disassembly, inspection, and retrofitting of industrial gearboxes. The role involves leading a small workshop team while remaining actively involved in mechanical fitting tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with gearbox repair and refurbishment, as well as team leadership in a workshop setting. Key Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operations in the mechanical workshop. Allocate jobs, set daily priorities, and manage workloads to meet deadlines. Ensure full compliance with health & safety procedures and quality standards. Conduct safety briefings, inspections, and maintain safe working practices. Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth job flow and customer satisfaction. Hands-On Mechanical Fitting Strip down and inspect various industrial gearboxes and drive components. Carry out mechanical repairs, retrofits, and reassembly work to specification. Replace bearings, seals, shafts, and other key mechanical components. Use precision measuring tools to document tolerances and wear. Operate workshop equipment such as hydraulic presses, grinders, and torque tools. Quality & Documentation Maintain accurate service records, including inspection and build reports. Ensure repair work is completed to customer and internal quality standards. Provide feedback to engineering or technical teams on product condition and improvements. Team Leadership Support and train junior fitters or apprentices in mechanical techniques and safety. Promote a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment. Assist with recruiting and developing workshop team members. Required Skills & Experience: Time-served Mechanical Fitter or similar background. Strong experience with gearbox disassembly, repair, and retrofit. Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a workshop environment. Excellent mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Proficient in reading engineering drawings and technical specifications. Basic understanding of hydraulic or electric drive systems (advantageous). Comfortable using workshop IT systems for job tracking and reporting. Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Fitting. Overhead crane, FLT, or lifting equipment certification preferred. Health & Safety training (e.g. IOSH/Manual Handling) beneficial. Working Conditions: Full-time, permanent position. Workshop-based with standard weekday hours. Occasional site work or overtime may be required. Benefits: Competitive salary (DOE) Overtime opportunities Pension scheme Training and development support Stable role within a well-established engineering business

Company Overview: Join a dynamic and innovative team, a leading defence contractor with a rich history of delivering cutting-edge solutions to support our military forces. We are currently seeking highly skilled Assembly Fitters to contribute to our growing success in Newcastle. If you're passionate about precision engineering, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to work on critical military contracts, this opportunity is for you! Position Overview: As an Assembly Fitter, you will play a vital role in assembling and maintaining complex military systems and equipment. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will ensure that our products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. This role is crucial in helping us fulfil our mission of supporting the defence needs of our nation. Key Responsibilities: Assemble, fit, and align intricate components and systems according to engineering specifications and blueprints. Perform rigorous quality checks and inspections to ensure all products meet or exceed industry and military standards. Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, inspections, and maintenance activities. Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment. Requirements: Proven experience as an Assembly Fitter in a precision engineering environment. Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent hand-eye coordination. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools. Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work. Knowledge of military specifications and standards (preferred but not required). How to Apply: If you are ready to make a difference in the defence industry and meet the qualifications listed above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Hours of Work : Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm

Due to continuing expansion, we are looking for a Refrigeration Fitter to join our friendly team in the assembly, fitting and testing of cooling and air treatment equipment. We are now the global leader in corrosion test chamber design and part of the equipment sold does the accelerated corrosion processes in cooling and air treatment units. If you have good knowledge of refrigeration and cooling systems we would like to hear from you. You must also have a good grounding in both mechanical and electrical fitting skills. Excellent salary plus team and individual bonus and superb progression - wherever you are in your Engineering career! Private healthcare and profit share after a qualifying period. F Gas qualification is preferred but training will be given in all aspects of the job if necessary. Please apply to find out more!