Mechanical Fitter

Company: Escape
Apply for the Mechanical Fitter
Location: Manningtree
Job Description:

Mechanical Fitter

Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.

Colchester

£35,000 – £38,000

£50,000 OTE + Bonus + Overnight Allowances + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Mechanical Engineer / Field Service Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and travelling to customer sites?

Escape Recruitment is working with an established engineering business that is looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing service team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of technically interesting projects while receiving ongoing training and genuine long-term career development.

This role offers plenty of variety, with time spent installing, commissioning, servicing and fault finding on specialist mechanical equipment at customer sites throughout the UK.

The Role

Installing and commissioning mechanical equipment on customer sitesCarrying out planned maintenance and repairsMechanical fault finding and diagnosisConducting site inspections and producing survey reportsReading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentationWorking closely with customers and colleagues to deliver projects safely and efficientlyTravelling throughout the UK, including regular overnight staysSupporting workshop activities when required

What We’re Looking For

A recognised Mechanical ApprenticeshipCity & Guilds or equivalent Mechanical qualificationStrong mechanical fitting and maintenance experienceExcellent fault-finding skillsFull UK Driving LicenceA flexible approach to travelling and staying xwwtmva away when required

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary with realistic earnings up to £50,000 OTEAnnual bonusOvernight allowance and additional stay-away paymentsPension schemeLife assuranceSick pay23 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysOngoing training and developmentExcellent long-term career progressionSupportive team environmentIf you’re looking for a varied field-based engineering role with excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects, we’d love to hear from you……

Posted: September 22nd, 2026