Mechanical Fitter

Job Description:

Mechanical Fitter | Coventry | £44,000 > £46,000 

About the Role:

Experienced Heavy Mechanical Fitter required to join a global leader in trailer servicing. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and repair activities on road freight trailers, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

Benefits:

• £2000 welcome bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank
• DIS (3x salary)
• 45 hours per week, with flexible working hours (days)
• Private medical care
• Income protection insurance
• Full training (includes industry recognised qualification)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform heavy mechanical fitting and assembly tasks on trailers and associated components.
• Diagnose and repair faults on pneumatic systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to minimise downtime.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings and schematics accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times. 

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Heavy Mechanical Fitter or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and pneumatic components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).

Closing Date: 

21/11/2025

Likely Job Titles: 

Workshop Technician, Heavy Mechanical Fitter, Trailer Fitter, Trailer Mechanic, Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, Technician, Workshop Technician, Bodyshop, Autobody Shop

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.