Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder

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