Mechanical Fitter

My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembly Engineer to join our established engineering team in Buckinghamshire. The primary focus of this role is the assembly, fitting and build of high value electrical / mechanical industrial machines. You will work alongside an experienced team in a supportive environment with opportunities to contribute to complex machinery builds. Their ideal candidate will have previous machine build, fitter, strip down and repair machinery experience.

Mechanical Fitter role:
The successful Mechanical Fitter will report to the Engineering Manager and be responsible for:

• Mechanical and electrical assembly and build of high value electrical / mechanical industrial machines machinery.

• Fit and install mechanical components including bearings, crankshafts and drive systems.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

• Support machine testing, commissioning and final assembly.

• Work alongside multiskilled colleagues, although the majority of the role is mechanical.

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and workmanship.

• Occasional travel for installation, commissioning or customer support.

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Working hours:

Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break

Mechanical Fitter requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Fitting background

• Experience building, assembling, maintaining or fitting industrial machinery

• Ability to read engineering drawings

• Strong hands-on mechanical skills

• Team-oriented approach

Mechanical Fitter package:
• £45k basic salary plus overtime opportunities

• Discretionary annual bonus of up to £5,000 based on company performance

• 4 day working week Monday to Thursday

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

• Private pension after 3 months with 6% employer contribution and minimum 3% employee contribution