Mechanical Fitter

Position: Mechanical  Fitter
Mechanical Fitter

Full-Time | Permanent
£17.50 per hour + overtime at 1.5x
Cheltenham base | UK & international site work

Why You’ll Want This Role

If you’re a hands-on Mechanical Fitter who enjoys building machinery properly, working from drawings, and seeing a job through to completion, this role offers real variety and responsibility.

You’ll be working on bespoke automation and conveyor systems, not repetitive production-line work. The role is strongly mechanical, with paid overtime, early Friday finishes, and opportunities to travel in the UK and overseas.

You’ll be trusted to do the job right, supported by an experienced team, and given the chance to work on interesting, well-engineered equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Mechanical assembly of automation machinery and conveyor systems

Fitting frames, guards, bearings, shafts, drives, and precision components

Building medium-sized assemblies and sub-assemblies

Installing and setting up pneumatic systems (valves, cylinders, actuators, airlines)

Working from mechanical engineering drawings and layouts

Carrying out mechanical fault-finding, alignment, and adjustments

Supporting site-based work at customer facilities in the UK and abroad

Very basic electrical tasks only where required (e.g. routing cables or mounting sensors)

Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and cleanliness

The Type of Mechanical Fitter We’re Looking For

Time-served or experienced Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembler

3+ years’ experience building industrial machinery, automation equipment, or conveyors

Confident using hand tools and power tools

Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Experience with pneumatics is a strong advantage

Comfortable working independently or as part of a team

Takes pride in quality work and attention to detail

Travel & Working Pattern

Based in Cheltenham, with occasional site work

Travel approximately 30–40% of the time

Typically up to 2 weeks away, around 6 trips per year

UK and international sites including USA and Canada

Hotels, daily allowance, and overtime paid while travelling

What You Get

£17.50 per hour

Overtime paid at 1.5x

International travel with:

Hotel accommodation provided

Daily allowance

Early finish every Friday (14:00)

Uniform and PPE supplied

Spot bonuses and recognition awards

Contributory pension scheme (after probation)

21 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service

Private health insurance for you and your family (after probation)

Cycle to Work scheme

Friendly, supportive team with long-term prospects

What You’ll Need

Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 points)

British or EU passport (required for travel to USA/Canada)

No criminal convictions that prevent overseas travel

Professional, reliable, and safety-focused approach

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

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