Mechanically minded? Good with your hands? Want to build something you can actually see working?
If you're the kind of person who enjoys putting things together properly, takes pride in a job done right, and wants to finish at midday every Friday - keep reading.
Salary & Package
£29,000 – £32,000 DOE | Permanent | Full-time | Long Eaton, Derbyshire
About MotionTech
MotionTech designs and builds conveyor systems for businesses across the UK. Our workshop is where those systems come together, piece by piece.
It's a relaxed place to work, with clear expectations and a team that knows what good work looks like. You'll report directly to the Workshop Foreman, so you'll always know what's expected of you.
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be assembling conveyor systems in the workshop, making sure each build is put together correctly, safely and ready for the customer.
It's hands-on work, and getting the details right matters. You'll be working from models, drawings and build instructions to make sure everything fits, aligns and functions as it should.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll:
Assemble conveyor frames, rollers, guards and drive units to models, drawings and build instructions
Use hand and power tools to cut, drill, fix and adjust parts
Check each build for fit, alignment and finish before it moves on
Flag missing or faulty parts to the foreman early
Keep your work area tidy and safe
Help out across the workshop when priorities change
What You'll Bring
Essential:
A hands-on background in mechanical fitting, assembly, fabrication, joinery, installation or a similar practical environment
Confident using a range of hand and power tools
Able to read and follow mechanical drawings, models, diagrams or written build instructions
Good practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work things out when faced with something unfamiliar
Comfortable with mechanical assembly, including fitting, bolting, drilling, aligning and securing components
Good attention to detail, with a focus on building equipment correctly, safely and to a high standard
Able to work safely in a workshop environment and follow health and safety procedures
Physically comfortable with a hands-on role involving lifting, moving and assembling components
Reliable, organised and able to work independently as well as as part of a wider engineering team
A genuine mechanical mindset and an interest in understanding how machinery and equipment work
Useful, not essential:
Previous experience assembling conveyors, machinery, automation systems or other mechanical equipment
Experience with conveyor installation or mechanical assembly
A recognised trade qualification or apprenticeship, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent
Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment
A valid forklift licence
A valid CSCS card
Development
Coming from joinery or another trade? Your skills can absolutely transfer.
You'll learn how MotionTech's conveyor systems go together on the job, with the support you need to get up to speed.
Working Arrangements
Location: Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm | Friday 7:00am–12:00 noon
Working arrangement: Fully on-site in the workshop
39 hours per week
How to Apply
Sound like your kind of work?
Click apply and tell us about your trade background. We'll be in touch to talk through the next steps
Salary description
£500.00 - £500.00 per hour