Mechanical Fitter

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 16:30

Friday: 07:45 to 13:15 (early finish)

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering business based in Scunthorpe. This is a multi national organisation with a strong reputation, modern equipment, and a genuinely supportive working environment.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for the assembly, disassembly and testing of bespoke machinery.

This is a hands‑on role involving the service and retrofit of complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings, with occasional involvement in on site installations.

• Assemble and build mechanical components and complex units from engineering drawings
• Align materials and fit parts to tight tolerances
• Select and modify components based on measurements and specifications
• Carry out mechanical fitting work including drilling, tapping and adjustments
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely
• Support installations on customer sites when required, including occasional travel

• Time served Mechanical Engineering qualification, Level 3 or equivalent
• Strong background in mechanical fitting, not just basic assembly
• Experience working with tolerances, measurements and component adjustments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Hands on bench experience including drilling, tapping, lathes and milling
• Knowledge of measuring equipment and fitting processes
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Team player with a proactive approach
• Good understanding of health and safety practices

• Experience with gearboxes
• Flexibility to support occasional installations, including potential national travel

• £40,00,000 basic
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Overtime and expenses paid
• Sick pay scheme
• 3x life assurance
• Modern working environment with new equipment
• Friendly, close-knit team within a stable business

This is a great opportunity to join a business where engineering is valued, work is varied, and you are not just another number. You will be working on bespoke builds in a clean, well‑organised environment with a team that takes pride in what they do.

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