Mechanical Fitter in Wallsend, North East
Uk working eligibility only.
Mechanical Fitters – Join a Major Project in Wallsend!
IRS Recruitment is actively resourcing for 20 Mechanical Fitters to start from the end of June 2025 in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear. These are long-term assignments with excellent opportunities to develop your skills in a dynamic final assembly environment.
We’re looking for practical, hands-on individuals with a great attitude, strong mechanical ability, and specific experience in Assembling Steel Structures.
About the Role:
You’ll be assembling steel structures, mechanical components, and systems in line with technical drawings and specifications. If you have an eye for detail, take pride in high-quality workmanship, and enjoy working within a close-knit team — we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assemble mechanical components and systems to engineering drawings/specifications
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment for precision work
• Operate overhead cranes to position structures safely
• Perform quality checks and report any issues to supervisors
• Troubleshoot and rework as needed
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace
• Follow production schedules, method statements, and assembly instructions
• Work collaboratively with other departments to meet deadlines
What We’re Looking For:
• Relevant experience within Oil & Gas or Renewable Industry environments is essential
• Good fitness level (due to working at height and using ladders/scaffolding)
• Willingness to be trained and learn from experienced team members
• Experience in Assembling Steel Structures
• Either in-date or recently expired certification considered for:
• MEWPs
• Abrasive Wheels
• Forklift Truck
• Cherry Picker
• IPAF
On-the-job training and external courses provided to bring you up to speed with site-specific requirements.
PAYE Dayshift Pay Rates:
(Enhanced pay rates available for multifunctional trades where required — starting from £23.50 per hour)
• £21.50 per hour – For the first 38 hours worked and approved.
• £27.95 per hour – In excess of 38 hours worked and approved.
• £32.25 per hour – Saturday hours worked and approved.
• £43.00 per hour – Sunday and Bank Holiday hours worked and approved.
Interested? Don’t wait — click APPLY now or call our friendly team on 01609 777777 for more info.
This vacancy is being advertised by IRS Recruitment, operating as an Employment Business.
Voceer presents this job opportunity for IRS Recruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Direct Employer.
Established in 1991, we are dedicated to providing quality local, national and international recruitment services, and are proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent recruitment agencies, working with clients and candidates in a range of specialist industry sectors. IRS has carved a solid reputation for building long-term relationships with our valued clients, delivering services on brief and on time, as well as offering candidates a wide choice of roles tailored to their skills. We are passionate about recruitment excellence and have our customers’ and candidates' interests at heart, taking pride in our honest, reliable and quality business ethics. We have extensive experience in finding and placing the right candidates in the right roles and operate to the highest standards in areas such as customer service, client management, staff development and professional service delivery.