Fitter
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,529 to £36,073 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Overtime Pay and Working Away Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kendal, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | GGG00134 |
Summary
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mechanical Fitter to join our well-established engineering organisation, based in our head office in Kendal, Cumbria. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be required to have a background in engineering and manufacturing.
Training will be provided on the job for any candidate wanting to embark on a new career in Hydro Fitting.
Must be prepared to travel frequently within the UK and globally at short notice. Salary: Up to £36k + Working Away Allowance & Overtime
The role
- Assemble, disassemble and examine mechanical components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and supplier specifications
- Review engineering drawings and specifications to prepare material and equipment for customer demand
- Compile and complete technical reports
- Keep equipment in good working order by performing regular checks
- Prepare and perform safety inspection
The individual
- NVQ Level 4 and relevant experience
- Proven track record within manufacturing environment, preferably engineering with operations e.g., industrial or manufacturing sectors
- Engineering Documentation – able to read and follow engineering drawing and other types of engineering documentation, geometrical tolerancing and critical dimensions
- Strong functional skills - specifically experience in Excel and Word
- Full UK driving licence
Why Gilkes?
Gilkes invests in its people & in developing a positive organisational culture. Our values-based approach has been shaped from a 165 year heritage as a family-owned business and we strongly believe that our people are the ultimate differentiator & are at the heart of everything we do. In return for our employees commitment, we offer:
- Generous Pension Scheme (with flexible pension benefits)
- Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity)
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (the option to buy more!)
- Continuous professional development & membership funding
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life Insurance
- Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support
For more information regarding our people and benefits, please follow this link: https://www.gilkes.com/about-us/career-apprenticeships/
Interested? Contact us at recruitment@gilkes.com for more information.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mechanical Fitter to join our well-established engineering organisation, based in our head office in Kendal, Cumbria. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be required to have a background in engineering and manufacturing.
Training will be provided on the job for any candidate wanting to embark on a new career in Hydro Fitting.
Must be prepared to travel frequently within the UK and globally at short notice. Salary: Up to £36k + Working Away Allowance & Overtime
The role
- Assemble, disassemble and examine mechanical components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and supplier specifications
- Review engineering drawings and specifications to prepare material and equipment for customer demand
- Compile and complete technical reports
- Keep equipment in good working order by performing regular checks
- Prepare and perform safety inspection
The individual
- NVQ Level 4 and relevant experience
- Proven track record within manufacturing environment, preferably engineering with operations e.g., industrial or manufacturing sectors
- Engineering Documentation – able to read and follow engineering drawing and other types of engineering documentation, geometrical tolerancing and critical dimensions
- Strong functional skills - specifically experience in Excel and Word
- Full UK driving licence
Why Gilkes?
Gilkes invests in its people & in developing a positive organisational culture. Our values-based approach has been shaped from a 165 year heritage as a family-owned business and we strongly believe that our people are the ultimate differentiator & are at the heart of everything we do. In return for our employees commitment, we offer:
- Generous Pension Scheme (with flexible pension benefits)
- Enhanced family leave (maternity & paternity)
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (the option to buy more!)
- Continuous professional development & membership funding
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life Insurance
- Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support
For more information regarding our people and benefits, please follow this link: https://www.gilkes.com/about-us/career-apprenticeships/
Interested? Contact us at recruitment@gilkes.com for more information.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.