Mechanical Fitter

Job Description:

Up to £40,000 + Overtime | Days | 37.5 hours | 25 days holiday + bank holidays**

A leading manufacturer of precision machinery is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their build and commissioning team. This role involves assembling bespoke machinery from detailed drawings, working with a variety of mechanical components, and contributing to full machine builds.

• Build and assemble precision taping and winding machinery

• Mechanical assembly involving plain bearings, linear bearings, rails and shafts

• Installation of rolling element bearings, gearboxes, motors and pneumatic systems

• Work with chain and sprocket drives

• Use a wide range of hand tools and workshop equipment including lathes, millers, pedestal drills and grinders

• Support full new machine builds and bespoke machinery projects

• Work from technical drawings and engineering documentation

• Use measuring equipment such as micrometers and similar precision tools

• Mechanical fitting or machine-building background

• Experience with both small precision equipment and larger machinery

• Ability to assemble machinery from drawings

• Previous work on bespoke or special-purpose machinery advantageous

• Skilled in the use of measuring tools and workshop equipment

• On-the-job training provided

• Long-term progression opportunities available

• Team consists of four fitters supported by three commissioning engineers

• Salary: Up to £40,000

• Hours: 37.5 per week

  • Mon-Thurs: 08:00-16:30

  • Fri: 08:00-13:30

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

• Overtime:

  • 1.25x agreed overtime

  • 1.5x on Saturdays

  • 2x on Sundays (rare)

If you are interested in this role please apply and send your CV to kathryn.van- for a confidential conversation regarding the role