Mechanical Assembly Fitter

You’llbe assembling and testing precision metal forming equipment for one of the world’smostrecognisedengineering brands
-a company that’s won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times. Thisisn’ta line-building job.

It’sskilled mechanical fitter work, with complexity, variety, and real engineering credibility. Ifyou’rea mechanical fitter in Leeds looking for a permanent role, read on.

• £35,932 per year+ non-contractual annual bonus — competitive for skilled mechanical fitter roles in the Leeds area.

• 33 days annual leave
  — well above average for contract positions.

• Enhanced pension scheme
  and health cash plan included.

• Free on-site parking
  at the Wortley, Leeds facility.

• Permanent contract with progression routes
  — this client promotes from within.

Our client is a world-class OEM engineering businessoperatingacross 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover.

They’reknown internationally for precision metal forming and finishing equipment
-and for investing in the people who build it. Multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. A global name. A Leeds operation. A proper engineering environment.

Based at the Wortley, Leeds site,you’llplay a key role in the assembly and testing of bespoke OEM machinery to precise customer specifications. Thisisn’trepetitive production work
-you’llbe involved in problem solving, supporting less experienced colleagues, and contributing to non-conformance investigations. Ifyou’vegot depth as a mechanical fitter, there’s room to use it.

• Assembly and testing of OEM machinery to meet customer requirements and engineering drawings

• Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on non-complex assembly tasks

• Carrying out Operator Asset Care and maintaining 6S standards

• Escalating parts, drawings, routings, and machine faults through the correct channels

• Participating in non-conformance investigations using 5Y/8
  
  Dmethodology

• Following stock control procedures accurately

• Providing on-the-job training and support to apprentices and new starters

We’relooking for an experienced mechanical fitter who takes quality and safety seriously.

You’llneed:

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar mechanical assembly or fitting role

• Confident reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures

• Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment

• Familiarity with 6S, lean manufacturing, or structured problem-solving tools (5Y/8D an advantage)

• Any background in metal forming, press tooling, or industrial OEM machinery is a distinct advantage

• Flexible, proactive, team-oriented — and someone whodoesn’tneed to be told twice to escape a problem