Mechanical Fitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Marathon Belting Ltd are recruiting for a skilled Mechnical Fitter.
We are a specialist manufacturer of heavy industrial textiles. Our processes have been recognised, and we have received the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement.
Due to continued growth and substantial orders for the future, we are looking to increase our Engineering Team. This is a valued and integral part of the company as we are heavily reliant on machinery operating and the plant functioning at optimal levels.
About you
· You will have a good all -round understanding of mechanical processes and functionality of industrial machinery
· Experience and confidence to work on both old and new machinery
· Flexible attitude, with the ability to adjust to production fluctuations
· Confident to work alone and with support where necessary
· Consideration of someone from a semi-skilled background will be considered, albeit from an engineering or manufacturing background
The Job
· Setup, repair and maintain equipment
· Manual turning and milling experience would be a distinct advantage
· Tig or Arc welding skills
· Ability to strip and repair gearboxes
· Confident to manage your own workload
· Work within a small engineering team and support each other on daily basis with breakdown and repairs
· Be able to read engineering and technical drawings
As a company we offer a friendly and supportive environment. Days shifts, security of employment and a day shift Monday – Friday. Please apply with you CV in the first instance.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochdale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MB1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Fitter roles across Marathon Belting Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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