Lead Mechanical Fitter

15% PENSION + ANNUAL BONUS + 33 HOLIDAYS + ONSITE SUBSIDISED CANTEEN + ONSITE GYM + VARIOUS OTHER HEALTH & WELLBEING BENEFITS

This Lead Mechanical Fitter vacancy is available with an award-winning organisation that has been ranked in the top 25 Manufacturing employers world-wide for the last 3 years. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities world-wide.

Their UK flagship facility is based in LEEDS, just a few miles from the M1 & M62 motorways, meaning that the successful Lead Mechanical Fitter can easily commute from Wakefield, Bradford, Selby, Castleford, Pontefract, Huddersfield, Wetherby and Harrogate.

Key responsibilities of the Lead Mechanical Fitter:

Working in an actively hands on Assistant Supervisory/Leading position within a Mechanical Fitting & Testing focused department Preparing Rotating Machinery (Pumps, Gearboxes & Motors) for pre shipping testing by installing various mechanical equipment & instruments, this involves frequent use of overhead cranes to lift heavy equipment, tools & machines Deputising for the Supervisor where necessary and offering support & guidance to colleagues Consistently monitoring workload with a view of maintaining manufacturing schedules & job progress Ensuring company policies, procedures and processes are consistently adhered to


Working Hours of the Lead Mechanical Fitter:
37 Hours per week working a regular day shift

Monday to Thursday – 07:00 to 15:30 Friday – 07:00 to 12:30


In return, the Lead Mechanical Fitter will receive:

Starting Salary: £40,156.00 (£20.87 per hour) Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days including public holidays – rising to 38 days with continued service Annual Bonus up to £1,700.00 per annum – subject to company performance Pension Scheme: 15% Combined Contribution (9% Employer / 6% Employee) Access to the onsite canteen (subsidised) and gym Free onsite car parking


To apply for the Lead Mechanical Fitter position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information


  • Location: Leeds, England
  • Salary: Up to £40156.00 per annum + 15% Pension + 33 Hols + Bonus
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Posted: 22-Sep-2025
  • Posted on: careers4a.com