Mechancial Fitter

Owen Daniels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Leicestershire is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business. You will assemble mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and pressure-based fluid systems, and read engineering drawings to ensure precision.

This permanent position offers a salary of £30,000–£42,000 (DOE) with Monday to Friday site-based work, supporting engineering and production teams while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous Mechanical Fitter experience assembling CNC tool components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for CNC machine tools to engineering specifications.
• Install and assemble pneumatic, hydraulic, and pressure-based fluid systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Carry out mechanical testing, fault finding, and adjustments to ensure equipment meets quality standards.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Mechanical fault-finding

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC machine tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools, including pneumatics, hydraulics, or pressure-based fluid systems? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical assembly background, the ability to read engineering drawings, and experience building precision machinery to a high standard.

Permanent Position

Salary: £30,000–£42,000 (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Leicestershire

Job Description

• Assemble mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for CNC machine tools to engineering specifications
• Install and assemble pneumatic, hydraulic, and pressure-based fluid systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation
• Carry out mechanical testing, fault finding, and adjustments to ensure equipment meets quality standards
• Work closely with the engineering and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment while following company health and safety procedures

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, or Mechanical Assembly Technician
• Experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools or similar precision machinery
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and pressure-based fluid systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team