Assembly​/Mechanical Fitter

Shepshed, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/06/2026

Job Title: Assembly / Mechanical Fitter

Location: Shepshed

Contract Type: Temp to Perm / Permanent from day one

Salary: £15 - £17 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (40 hours per week)

Benefits: Overtime available, free onsite parking, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, canteen, employee recognition programme, health and wellbeing programme & more.

We are working with a specialist engineering manufacturer that designs, fabricates and assembles large scale industrial equipment supplied to customers across the globe. Their products support critical infrastructure including hospitals, airports, data centres, power generation facilities and major industrial sites, helping to reduce emissions and control noise in some of the world's most demanding environments.

With almost every stage of the manufacturing process completed in house, from CNC profiling, fabrication and welding through to shot blasting, painting, testing, assembly and commissioning, this is an opportunity to become part of a genuinely diverse and highly skilled engineering operation.

• Mechanical assembly of industrial equipment and engineered products to specification
• Working from engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Using a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the assembly process
• Identifying and reporting defects, non‑conformances and safety concerns
• Working closely with production, quality and engineering teams
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Supporting continuous improvement activities across the workshop

• Previous mechanical assembly experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Basic electrical fitting or wiring experience
• Confident using hand and power tools
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude

This is a one stage recruitment process, including a site tour, skills test and an informal meeting with the Production Manager.

Apply via the job board or contact Josh Whitmore at Your Recruiters.

Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Every applicant receives a response, with feedback provided to candidates who attend interview.