Maintenance Fitter

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd; Chorley, Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Training & development

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions Ltd in the Chorley/ Preston area is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Toolroom Fitter to work on bespoke tooling, fixtures and mechanical assemblies for aerospace, automotive and oil & gas sectors.

You will build from detailed drawings, fit components and assemblies, and support occasional site work with a hands-on, quality-driven approach within a supportive engineering team. Permanent, full-time role with 37 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter/Toolroom Fitter or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong fitting and assembly skills with hands-on approach.
• Experience with bespoke tooling and precision assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble bespoke mechanical components, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Work from detailed mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Carry out drilling, tapping, fitting, alignment and general assembly.
• Work with mild steel, stainless steel and alloys.
• Produce small bench-top assemblies as well as larger structures.
• Perform finishing, cleaning and light polishing of components.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ/Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Drilling

Tapping

Job description

Mechanical Fitter / Toolroom Fitter

Location: Chorley Area

Salary: Approximately £19.31 per hour (subject to confirmation)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter / Toolroom Fitter to join a well-established precision engineering company based in the Preston / Chorley area.

Working within a friendly and experienced engineering team, you'll be involved in a wide variety of bespoke engineering projects, producing specialist tooling, fixtures and mechanical assemblies for industries including aerospace, automotive and oil & gas.

This is not your typical production-line role. Every project is different, ranging from small, intricate precision assemblies to larger, heavy-duty engineering installations.

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, takes pride in their workmanship and has the skills to turn detailed engineering drawings into high-quality finished assemblies.

The Role

• Building and assembling bespoke mechanical components, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Working from detailed mechanical engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out drilling, tapping, fitting, alignment and general mechanical assembly.
• Working with various materials, including mild steel, stainless steel and alloys.
• Producing everything from small bench-top assemblies to larger mechanical structures.
• Carrying out general finishing, cleaning and light polishing of fabricated components.
• Working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems where required.
• Identifying and resolving mechanical fitting and assembly issues.
• Supporting occasional customer site installations and fitting work.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and workmanship.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Toolroom Fitter, Precision Fitter or Mechanical Assembly Engineer.
• A time-served apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
• Experience working with bespoke machinery, tooling or precision-engineered components.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with drilling, tapping and general workshop fitting techniques.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• A practical, hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break Monday to Thursday
• 37 paid hours per week
• Enjoy an early finish every Friday!

Salary & Benefits

• Approximately £19.31 per hour, subject to final confirmation
• Permanent position
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free tea and coffee
• Company social events
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Varied and interesting engineering projects
• Occasional site work with applicable allowances and expenses
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Salary review expected in the New Year

Why Apply?

If you're tired of repetitive production work and want to get involved in interesting, bespoke mechanical engineering projects, this could be the perfect opportunity. You'll be working on everything from specialist aerospace tooling and precision fixtures to larger mechanical assemblies, with the opportunity to use your engineering skills across a genuinely varied workload.