Assembly Fitter (Industrial Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering firm is seeking an Assembly Fitter for a full-time, on-site role in Bedford. The position involves assembling bespoke mechanical systems from engineering drawings, with a focus on pneumatics and hydraulics. Candidates should have experience in machine assembly and be open to occasional travel. This role offers competitive salary and optional overtime, with no weekend work required.

Benefits

Optional overtime

Days based schedule

No weekend work

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Assembly Fitter with a background in industrial machinery or similar.
• Experience with pneumatics/hydraulics and painting beneficial.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of bespoke special purpose machinery.
• Work from engineering drawings to build complete systems.
• Assist with pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine finishing.
• Occasional UK and international travel for installations.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Experience with pneumatics

Experience with hydraulics

Detail orientation

Job description

Assembly Fitter (Industrial Machinery)

£36,000 - £40,000 + Optional Overtime + Days Based + No Weekend Work + Company Benefits

Bedford

Are you an Assembly Fitter with a background in industrial machinery or similar, looking for a hands-on, full-time days based role with a stable company and optional overtime?

Join a solid established UK engineering firm building quality winding machines. Hands-on work, great team, real variety and machines shipped worldwide.

In this role, you'll assemble bespoke mechanical systems, working from engineering drawings. You'll work on a variety of machine builds involving pneumatics, hydraulics, and occasionally painting. Occasional UK and overseas travel may be required during machine commissioning.

THE ROLE:

• Mechanical assembly of bespoke special purpose machinery
• Work from engineering drawings to build complete systems
• Assist with pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine finishing
• Occasional UK and international travel for installations
• Full-time, permanent role based on-site in Bedford

THE PERSON:

• Assembly Fitter or similar, with background in machine assembly
• Experience with pneumatics/hydraulics and painting beneficial
• Commutable to Bedford

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.