Fitter - Machinest (Fully Qualified)

Aspire Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fully Qualified Fitter Machinist to join a production team in North Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 NVQ Diploma and experience in precision machining. This hands-on role includes diverse tasks such as CNC operations and mechanical fitting, with a competitive salary of £30,129 and excellent overtime rates. Enjoy benefits like a 6% company pension contribution and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

6% company pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Professional development and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer / Fitter Machinist with relevant qualifications.
• Demonstrable experience in precision machining: turning, milling, drilling.
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Machine components using turning, milling, drilling, and CNC operations.
• Assemble and fit equipment to engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support servicing and maintenance.

Skills

Precision machining

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Turning and milling equipment

Job description

Permanent Job Opportunity!
Fully Qualified Fitter Machinist
North Manchester - excellent access to M62, M60 and M61 motorways.
GBP30,129 annual salary
Excellent overtime rates across the week and weekend - Overtime (Mon Sat): GBP23.50/hr and (Sun/Bank Holidays): GBP31.30/hr
Hours - Mon to Thurs 7.30am to 4pm and Fri - 7.30am to 12pm
Based on site in Bury - no travel
Free Parking.

A great opportunity to join an established team with an organisation that develops and supports its people whilst delivering excellent results in their industry.

My client is looking to recruit a time-served, fully skilled Fitter Machinist to join their Production team. This hands-on role offers a diverse mix of precision machining and mechanical fitting tasks, working on advanced engineered systems.

Core Responsibilities:

• Machine components using turning, milling, drilling, and CNC operations to tight tolerances.
• Assemble and fit equipment to engineering specifications, maintaining our high standards for quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support servicing, maintenance, and customer-focused projects.
• Apply problem-solving skills and technical know-how in a busy, precision-led environment.
• Utilise any electrical understanding where applicable to enhance performance in multidisciplinary tasks.

Role Requirements:

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer / Fitter Machinist with relevant qualifications (minimum Level 3 NVQ Diploma).
• Demonstrable experience in precision machining: turning, milling, drilling (essential).
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy and meet fixed project timelines.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and customer focus.

Benefits:

• 6% company pension contribution
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Professional development and on-the-job training

You would be joining a team that values innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Contact me today for a full job description and a confidential chat. The role is to start as soon as possible pending notice period.

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