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Mechanical Fitter

Job in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: CV Technical
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Leicester Forest East

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.

The Role
  • 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
Experience and Skills Required
  • 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
Training and Team Structure
  • On-the-job training provided
  • Long-term progression opportunities available
  • Team consists of four fitters supported by three commissioning engineers
Package and Hours
  • 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

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