Bespoke Machinery Fitter - Hands-On Assembly & Testing

Platform Recruitment; Sandy; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter for a hands-on role in Sandy, Bedfordshire. You will assemble bespoke machinery, read engineering drawings, and work to tight production schedules within a team-based environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with pneumatic systems and a proven ability to assemble complex equipment; electrical wiring experience is a plus. The role is site-based at the client’s facility in Sandy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as 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
• Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• A positive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery, components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and schedules.
• Build machinery and components to high standards.
• Carry out field wiring preparation for electrical fitters.
• Inspect returned machinery and assess function/condition.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs or replacements.
• Test machinery after assembly, repair and maintenance to ensure correct operation.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Pneumatics

Reading drawings

Electrical wiring

Teamwork

Job description

Platform Recruitment is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter for a hands-on role in Sandy, Bedfordshire. You will assemble bespoke machinery, read engineering drawings, and work to tight production schedules within a team-based environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with pneumatic systems and a proven ability to assemble complex equipment; electrical wiring experience is a plus. The role is site-based at the client’s facility in Sandy.