Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Fitter

Orion • Heysham, Morecambe

Salary

£35k – £35k

Posted

30 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Orion is hiring a Mechanical Fitter in Heysham, a engineering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £35k – £35k. Orion holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Job Title: Fitter Job post summary Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year The Role: We are looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled Fitter to join our busy Assembly Team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the final assembly and fit-out of heavy steel fuel tanks and bowsers to exacting specifications. Your day-to-day will include: Mechanical Assembly: Fitting components, sub-assemblies, and hardware to steel fabrications. Electrical Installation: Wiring and …

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Orion — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £35k – £35k
How this salary compares: about 25% below the £46,738 median across 839 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Heysham, Morecambe
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Heysham — browse them
Posted: 30 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.