Join a Leading Engineering Team as a Fitter (Team Leader) – Permanent Role Near Rochdale!
Are you an experienced fitter ready to step up and lead? Our specialist engineering client, a trusted industry leader with over 100 years of success, is seeking a skilled Fitter (Team Leader) to take charge of small works projects and inspire their site teams.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Competitive pay at £17.00 per hour
- Full-time hours: 40 per week plus overtime
- Pension, bonus schemes, and ongoing training opportunities
- Real career development potential in a global company
- Be part of exciting projects nationwide with varied and challenging work
What You’ll Do:
As a Fitter Team Leader, you’ll have the responsibility to oversee and supervise small works projects from start to finish. This includes managing teams of site engineers and subcontractors, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Your key duties will include:
- Leading your team to complete mechanical and civils works, ensuring tasks are completed safely and on time
- Managing health & safety on site: conducting risk assessments, hazard briefings, and ensuring full compliance with company procedures
- Completing all necessary paperwork accurately, including electronic and hard copy reports, quality control plans, and site checklists
- Organising and prioritising daily tasks, briefing staff and visitors on hazards and scope of work
- Controlling site environment, equipment, and materials, ensuring clean and tidy workspaces
- Handling deliveries, verifying goods, and managing storage to prevent damage or loss
- Coordinating permits to work and ensuring proper lock-off/isolation procedures are followed
- Communicating progress daily to management and liaising with clients and site managers
- Maintaining professional standards, representing the company with integrity and pride
- Work across exciting projects nationwide – see the UK on the job!
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven high-level mechanical and/or civils experience, supported by relevant qualifications
- Substantial experience in a similar environment with demonstrated first-line management skills
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with a solid work ethic
- Confident decision-maker, able to halt work if safety concerns arise
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Why This Role is Right for You:
This is a pivotal role where your leadership will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. You’ll join a world-class company known for innovation, quality, and over a century of excellence. We invest in our people, offering tailored training and career growth opportunities so you can develop your skills and climb the ladder.
Ready to lead a winning team and build your future?
Apply online now or get in touch with Andrew Guthrie at Bamford Contract Services Ltd in Rochdale.
