Mechanical Assembly Technician / Fitter

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bedford seeks a Mechanical Assembly Technician/Fitter to join its team. Ideal candidates will have experience in building assemblies for special purpose machinery and possess strong mechanical fitting skills. This hands-on role involves assembling, setting up, and testing machine components. A commitment to detail and solutions-oriented mindset is essential. Competitive compensation packages with discretionary bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

37-hour working week

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience with pneumatic assembly and pipework.
• Welding skills (Stainless/Aluminium) highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble sub-assemblies into complete machines.
• Build and test capping presses and sealing systems.
• Ensure all parts are built to drawings with correct tolerances.

Skills

Experience building assemblies and special purpose machinery

General mechanical hand fitting skills

Fitting bearings

Alignment of shafts

Marking out, drilling, and tapping

Able to work to pneumatic drawings

Machining skills

Education

Served an apprenticeship with a relevant business

Job description

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Mechanical Assembly Technician / Fitter, Bedford

Client:

Osprey Engineering Solutions

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Our Principal Consultant Robin Thomas is looking for a multi-skilled technician experienced in building assemblies and special purpose machinery, to join an award-winning design and manufacturing business and world leader in packaging innovation and technology.

Discretionary bonus | 37-hour working week (Mon to Thu 7.45am - 4.15pm, Fri 7.45am - 12.45pm) | Overtime available

As a Mechanical Assembly Fitter, you'll be working within the production team in a hands-on role, responsible for building, setting up, and testing capping presses and sealing systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble sub-assemblies and incorporate these into complete machines
• Build pneumatic equipment and pipework used to control the machines
• Build cap transport systems
• Ensure all parts and assemblies are built to drawings, correctly fitted, and assembled in accordance with the agreed tolerances and procedures
• Build, set up, run, and test completed systems in readiness for final testing
• Final straightening and fitting of air rails following welding
• Cutting, forming, and setting up for welding air rails (6mm stainless steel tube) used in cap transportation systems
• Pneumatic assembly and pipework
• Carry out any such tasks as required from time to time, provided they are within the competence of the postholder.

Skills & Experience

• Experience building assemblies and special purpose machinery, ensuring assemblies are built to drawing and are aligned correctly
• General mechanical hand fitting skills
• Fitting bearings
• Alignment of shafts
• Marking out, drilling, and tapping
• Able to work to pneumatic drawings
• Machining skills; such as turning and milling (occasionally required)

Engineering qualifications

• Served an apprenticeship with a relevant business
• Testing, installation, and commissioning experience
• Welding skills (Stainless/Aluminium) highly desirable

Person Specification

• Excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships across all departments
• Problem-solving abilities and solution-focused mindset
• Enthusiastic and proactive
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of the production team

Contact Robin today for more information regarding this Mechanical Assembly Technician role, or click below to get started with your application right away.