Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter - Sandy, Bedfordshire - £34-37k

My client is a successful UK manufacturer specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke machinery. With a growing production team, they are continuing to expand and are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their team.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work on the assembly, testing and maintenance of specialist machinery supplied to customers across a range of industries worldwide.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for assembling high-quality machinery, components and specialist sub-assemblies, working accurately to engineering drawings and production schedules.

Your responsibilities will includes:

+ Reading and interpreting mechanical assembly and pneumatic drawings.
+ Mechanically and pneumatically assembling bespoke and special-purpose machinery.
+ Building machinery and specialist components to a high standard.
+ Carrying out field wiring in preparation for electrical fitters.
+ Inspecting returned machinery and assessing its functionality and condition.
+ Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs or component replacements.
+ Testing machinery following assembly, repair and maintenance to ensure correct operation.

About You

My client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter who enjoys working in a hands-on engineering environment and has experience building bespoke or special-purpose machinery.

You will ideally have:

+ Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter or similar engineering role.
+ Experience assembling bespoke or special-purpose machinery.
+ Good mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
+ Experience with pneumatics.
+ Electrical fitting or machine wiring experience would be a bonus
+ The ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
+ A positive, team-focused approach.

The position is fully site-based at my client's manufacturing facility in Sandy.

If you are interesting in finding out more, please apply below
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed