November 24, 2025
Mechanical Fitter
- Location: Nr. Halstead, Essex
- Permanent: 40 hours per week
- Working: Hours: 7.30 until 16.30 Mon to Thurs – 07.30 until 13.30 Friday.
- Own transport essential due to location
- Starting hourly rate £13.40-15.70
- Overtime available paid at time and a Half
Our client, a heavy engineering company are looking to recruit Car Transporter assemblers based near Braintree in Essex, at their purpose-built facilities.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Working within a team of 3-4, the Fitter will work as a team by carrying out the full build of a trailer, including installation of all parts required.
THE ROLE
- Fitting of mechanical hydraulics and pneumatics, electrics, brake systems, and installation of moving vehicle decks into our new build car transporters.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Previous experience in vehicle/trailer fitment or automotive would be preferred but not essential. As training will be provided.
- Possess a solid technical background in vehicle fitment and mechanical attitude.
- Proficiency in mechanical assembly and repair techniques
- Read and interpret drawings and schematics.
- Previous experience with hand tools is essential to the role.
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Knowledge of pneumatics
- Knowledge of hydraulics
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Execute duties with meticulous attention to detail.
Braintree
Engineering
Perm
£13.40-15.70 p/h


