Mechanical Fitter

Employer: Randstad RIS

Location: Larne, Northern Ireland, GB

Salary: GBP 16.75 - 33.5

Job type: FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY, Work From Home

Posted: 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Sector: Healthcare

Job Description

Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a role that actually respects your downtime? At Caterpillar Larne, we've structured our week so you can get your 37.5 hours done in just four days. That's a three-day weekend, every single week, while working for one of the world's most iconic engineering brands. Job title: Mechanical fitter Location: Larne Job type: Temporary Salary: £16.75 - £33.50 From hospital backup systems to global data centres, you'll be the one ensuring the world's most critical power units are built to perfection. Why fitters are moving to Caterpillar Larne: The 4-day week: Work Monday to Thursday and enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend. Competitive earnings: Earn a solid base rate with shift premiums for nights (£22.33/hr) and high-value overtime reaching £33.50/hr . Modern facility: Work in a clean, safe, and professional environment with on-site canteen and free parking. Uniform and gear: We provide full PPE and uniform from day one, so you're ready to hit the ground running. Stability and growth: Ongoing assignments with full induction and professional training to help you master the Caterpillar way. Your role on the floor Working as part of a precision assembly team, you will: Build and integrate: Assemble, fit, and adjust generator sets (Gensets), fuel systems, and radiators. Interpret: Read and follow complex engineering prints and sketches to plan your build sequence. Precision tools: Use a variety of power and hand tools to ensure every component meets our "Gold Standard" quality. Improve: Collaborate with the team on 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives to keep our facility world-class. What you'll need Qualifications: A formal Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant mechanical field. Experience: Proven experience in assembly or fitting (ideally within a lean manufacturing environment). Detail: Great attention to detail and a commitment to high safety and quality standards. Mindset: Comfort working from heights or in enclosed spaces when the build requires it. Shift and pay breakdown Day shift: £16.75 per hour Night shift: £22.33 per hour Overtime (First 10 hours): £25.13 per hour Overtime (After 10 hours): £33.50 per hour Ready for a better work-life balance? Applying is easy. Don't stay stuck in a 5-day grind, join the team that builds the power for tomorrow. Click apply today, and our Randstad on-site team will reach out for a friendly chat and to get your interview started. Apply now and power your career at Caterpillar Larne.

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