Mechanical Fitter
6 days ago
Scunthorpe
Mechanical Fitter - Scunthorpe 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 16:30 Friday: 07:45 to 13:15 (early finish) The Company 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. The Role 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. Key Responsibilities • 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 About You • 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 Desirable • Experience with gearboxes, • Flexibility to support occasional installations, including potential national travel What's On Offer • £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 Why Join 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. Keywords Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Fitter, Assembly Technician, Machine Builder, Bespoke Machinery JBRP1_UKTJ