Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Cubed Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free on-site parking

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Cubed Talent is recruiting a Mechanical Assembly Fitter for a permanent role in Leeds (LS12). Based at Wortley site, you’ll assemble and test precision metal forming equipment for a world-renowned engineering brand, with depth and real engineering credibility.

Based at Wortley, Leeds, the role involves problem solving, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to investigations. A strong fit is someone with depth as a mechanical fitter and good tolerance control.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar mechanical assembly or fitting role.
• Confident reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and SOPs.
• Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment.
• Familiarity with 6S/lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools (5Y/8D an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Assembly and testing of OEM machinery to meet customer requirements and drawings.
• Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on simple assembly tasks.
• Carrying out Operator Asset Care and maintaining 6S standards.
• Escalating parts, drawings, routings and machine faults through the proper channels.
• Participating in non-conformance investigations using 5Y/8D methodology.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Attention to tolerances

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering

Apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)

Permanent Contract| Wortley, Leeds | £35,932 + Annual Bonus

You’llbe assembling and testing precision metal forming equipment for one of the world’smostrecognisedengineering brands -a company that’s won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times. Thisisn’ta line-building job.It’sskilled mechanical fitter work, with complexity, variety, and real engineering credibility. Ifyou’rea mechanical fitter in Leeds looking for a permanent role, read on.

Why This Role Stands Out

• £35,932 per year+ non-contractual annual bonus — competitive for skilled mechanical fitter roles in the Leeds area.

• 33 daysannual leave— well above average for contract positions.

• Enhanced pension schemeand health cash plan included.

• Free on-site parkingat the Wortley, Leeds facility.

• Permanent contract with progression routes— this client promotes from within.

The Company

Our client is a world-class OEM engineering businessoperatingacross 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover.They’reknown internationally for precision metal forming and finishing equipment -and for investing in the people who build it. Multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. A global name. A Leeds operation. A proper engineering environment.

The Role

Based at the Wortley, Leeds site,you’llplay a key role in the assembly and testing of bespoke OEM machinery to precise customer specifications. Thisisn’trepetitive production work -you’llbe involved in problem solving, supporting less experienced colleagues, and contributing to non-conformance investigations. Ifyou’vegot depth as a mechanical fitter, there’s room to use it.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Assembly and testing of OEM machinery to meet customer requirements and engineering drawings

• Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on non-complex assembly tasks

• Carrying out Operator Asset Care and maintaining 6S standards

• Escalating parts, drawings, routings, and machine faults through the correct channels

• Participating in non-conformance investigations using 5Y/8Dmethodology

• Following stock control procedures accurately

• Providing on-the-job training and support to apprentices and new starters

About You

We’relooking for an experienced mechanical fitter who takes quality and safety seriously.You’llneed:

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar mechanical assembly or fitting role

• Confident reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures

• Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment

• Familiarity with 6S, lean manufacturing, or structured problem-solving tools (5Y/8D an advantage)

• Any background in metal forming, press tooling, or industrial OEM machinery is a distinct advantage

• Flexible, proactive, team-oriented — and someone whodoesn’tneed to be told twice to escape a problem