Weekend Multi-Skilled Maintenance Fitters
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wyman-Gordon is a world leading manufacturer of Nickel, Titanium and Steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. Part of the major American corporation, PCC, we are a global manufacturer of complex metal components and supply products worldwide to our prestigious blue-chip customers.
We currently have vacancies for weekend multi-skilled Maintenance Fitters who will be an integral part of the wider Maintenance team. Applicants must be time served in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline, with an HNC in an Engineering related subject being desirable.
Basic working hours are 37 hours per week on two shift rotation:
Hours of work are on:
Day Shift: Saturday, Sunday, Monday 6am to 6pm
Night shift: Friday: 6pm to 12am Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 6pm to 6am
As part of a skilled team, this role involves responding to breakdowns and carrying out preventative and predictive maintenance activities on manufacturing plant and equipment. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a background within heavy engineering industry or be able to show versatility in quickly absorbing the detail of new manufacturing operations combined with well-rounded experience.
Applicants must be able to work under their own initiative, be self-motivated and have the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload. You must have a proven track record of fault finding with the ability to read technical drawings. You must also be able to work at heights and in enclosed spaces, as well as having basic IT skills together with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of High voltage distribution systems is also desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
- Safety bonus
Experience:
- Maintenance: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Weekend Multi-Skilled
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Weekend Multi-Skilled Maintenance Fitters roles across Wyman - Gordon Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,438 - £59,907 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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