Mechanical Fitter

Engineering Connect; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at enhanced rate

Training and development

Job summary

Engineering Connect in Blackburn, Lancashire is recruiting a Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician for a hands-on role in a well-established engineering manufacturer. You will assemble hydraulic cylinders from drawings, check tolerances, diagnose faults and test performance to ensure quality.

The position requires a strong mechanical background, with reading drawings, fault finding, and the ability to work accurately. Hydraulic experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical assembly, fitting or hydraulic experience.
• Strong mechanical background and hands-on ability.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Hydraulic cylinder experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of hydraulic cylinders from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Checking measurements and tolerances during assembly.
• Fault finding, diagnosing problems and carrying out repairs.
• Pressure testing hydraulic cylinders to check for leaks and correct operation.
• Setting up and operating hydraulic test equipment.
• Ensuring finished products meet the required quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulics

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Quality standards

Tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm (4-day working week)

Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience

Permanent, Full-Time

Engineering Connect are recruiting for a Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician to join a well-established engineering manufacturer based in the Blackburn area.

This is a hands-on engineering position suited to someone with experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, hydraulics or a similar mechanical engineering environment.

The Role:

• Assembly of hydraulic cylinders from engineering drawings and specifications
• Checking measurements and tolerances during assembly
• Fault finding, diagnosing problems and carrying out repairs
• Pressure testing hydraulic cylinders to check for leaks and correct operation
• Setting up and operating hydraulic test equipment
• Ensuring finished products meet the required quality standards
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

The Person:

• Previous mechanical assembly, fitting or hydraulic experience
• Strong mechanical background and hands-on ability
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Able to work accurately and to high standards
• Hydraulic cylinder experience would be highly advantageous
• Hydraulic testing experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm, giving you a 4-day working week with every Friday off. There is also overtime availbile payable at an enhanced rate and a salary banded system.

This is a permanent opportunity with a well-established engineering business offering stability, training and development.