Mechanical Assembly Hydraulics Fitter

Mechanical Assembly Hydraulics Fitter up to £40k Base + Benefits South East |

Perm: onsite 5 days

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Assembly (Hydraulic) Fitter to join a leading engineering and R&D team developing advanced hydraulic testing systems for global customers.

This is a hands‑on role as a Hydraulics Mechanical fitter prepares a broad variety of component parts and assembling them into finished system elements used to construct specialist hydraulic test and motion simulation systems before shipment to customers worldwide.

As a Mechanical Assembly (Hydraulic) Fitter, you will work with large, high-value components manufactured to tight tolerances, using a range of hand, power and precision engineering tools. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions.

• Prepare component parts to required quality standards before assembling into system elements
• Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies using hand, power and precision engineering tools
• Work with large and high-value components requiring careful and sensitive handling
• Use and correctly interpret component and assembly drawings, along with written and verbal instructions
• Carry out manual handling of components and assemblies in accordance with health and safety requirements
• Use lifting equipment safely and appropriately where required

• Identify and report substandard quality through established procedures
• Ensure components and assemblies meet required quality standards before progressing
• Work in accordance with work instructions, risk assessments and health & safety requirements
• Maintain 5S workplace cleanliness standards
• Contribute to the development of work instructions and risk assessments

• Work effectively with colleagues across the production and engineering teams
• Support installation work at customer sites when required
• Represent the company professionally when working with customers

• Demonstrable experience reading and interpreting technical drawings for component parts and assemblies
• Mechanical assembly experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience working with high-value / low-volume component parts in a precision engineering environment
• Commercial mechanical assembly experience
• Understanding or experience of hydraulic systems would be advantageous
• Apprenticeship or equivalent practical/educational background
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical assembly skills
• Ability to correctly read and interpret component and assembly drawings
• Confident use of hand, power and precision engineering tools
• Excellent hand skills and dexterity
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Full-time | Permanent | £30-40k | Flexible benefits package