Mechanical Fitter in Wallsend, North East

Mechanical Fitters Wanted – Major Project in Wallsend

Join a Leading Engineering Project – Start in September 2025

IRS Recruitment is seeking 20 - 30 experienced heavy structural Mechanical Fitters to support a large-scale project based in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity to enhance your career within a high-performing final assembly environment.

We're looking for hands-on, mechanically-minded individuals with a solid background in assembling steel structures and a strong team spirit.

Your Role:

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for assembling steel frameworks, mechanical systems, and components to precise specifications. If you're detail-oriented, take pride in your craft, and thrive in a team-driven setting, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble mechanical components in accordance with technical drawings and specifications

• Use hand and power tools, along with measuring instruments, for accurate fitting

• Safely operate overhead cranes to position structures

• Conduct routine quality checks and report any defects or issues

• Diagnose and rectify faults where required

• Keep your work area clean, organised, and safe

• Follow detailed work instructions and production schedules

• Liaise with other departments to ensure project deadlines are met

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in steel structure assembly, steel fitting, or steel erection

• Background in Oil & Gas, Renewables, or similar heavy industries

• Comfortable working at height, on ladders, or scaffolding

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn from skilled colleagues

Desirable (in-date or recently expired certificates considered):

• MEWPs

• IPAF

• Abrasive Wheels

• Forklift

• Cherry Picker

Full training and external courses will be provided to align with site-specific standards.

PAYE Dayshift Pay Rates:

(Higher rates available for multifunctional roles – from £23.50/hour)

• £21.50/hr – First 38 approved hours

• £27.95/hr – Overtime in excess of 38 hours

• £32.25/hr – Approved Saturday hours

• £43.00/hr – Approved Sunday & Bank Holiday hours

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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.