Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Inception Pro Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday off

Death-in-service benefit

Company pension

Job summary

Inception Pro Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Fitter in Guildford, Surrey. The role involves manufacturing and assembling transformers within the production team, reporting to the Factory Manager.

It requires hands-on mechanical skills, the ability to read drawings, and careful attention to quality. The position offers a permanent, full-time role with a basic salary in the £36,000–£40,000 range, paid holidays, and standard company benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical assembly or fitting in an engineering/manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Experience with transformers, electrical equipment or heavy machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete the main mechanical assembly of transformers and associated components.
• Fit and assemble transformer coils and related parts.
• Work from engineering drawings and instructions to ensure quality.
• Support testing and final inspection activities; use tools safely.

Skills

Hand tools

Workshop equipment

Engineering drawings

Mechanical assembly

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £36,000-£40,000

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

About the Company

An independent British engineering company and a specialist world leader in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of:

• Liquid-filled transformers
• Cast-resin transformers
• Dry-type transformers
• Transformer rectifiers

The company provides bespoke, world-class engineering solutions to a global customer base across industries including steel, mining and glass manufacturing.

The site employs approximately 130 people across its factory and office operations.

The Position

This is a newly created Mechanical Assembly Fitter position, working within the company's transformer manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will help manufacture and assemble transformers, working closely with the Factory Manager and the wider production team.

Key responsibilities will include

• Completing the main mechanical assembly of transformers
• Fitting and assembling transformer coils and associated components
• Working from engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Supporting transformer testing and final inspection activities
• Using hand tools and workshop equipment safely
• Ensuring assemblies meet the required quality standards
• Assisting the Factory Manager with day-to-day production requirements

Experience Required

The company is looking for someone with hands-on mechanical assembly or fitting experience gained within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Experience involving transformers, electrical equipment, heavy engineering, industrial machinery, generators, motors, switchgear or similar equipment would be advantageous.

The successful candidate should be:

• Mechanically capable and comfortable assembling large engineered products
• Able to follow engineering drawings and instructions
• Confident using hand tools and workshop equipment
• Quality-focused with good attention to detail
• Reliable and able to work effectively within a production team
• Interested in developing their responsibilities over time

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am-12:30pm

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of £36,000-£40,000
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Factory shutdown over Christmas
• Birthday off
• Death-in-service benefit
• Company pension

Career Development

This position offers genuine long-term development potential. For the right person, there may be an opportunity to progress into a supervisory or management role as they gain experience within the business.