Mechanical Fitter

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Caddington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Recognition Scheme

Pension

Long-Term Stability

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a permanent role in Luton, Bedfordshire. You will assemble and disassemble units to engineering drawings, perform pressure tests, and prepare equipment for despatch while maintaining 5S and safety.

The role offers a competitive £46,176 salary (inc shift premium), ongoing training and development, and a supportive team in a well-established engineering manufacturer with long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Experienced assembly/mechanical fitter in manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical qualifications desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble units to engineering drawings and quality plans.
• Perform pressure testing and dimensional reporting and strip/inspection reporting.
• Use measuring equipment and air-powered and electrical tools.
• Prepare units for despatch, including paint/prep, and maintain 5S standards.
• Adhere to safety practices and update jobs via ERP system.

Skills

Assembly/Mechanical Fitter

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical qualifications desirable

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

£46,176 (inc shift premium) + Training & Development + Recognition Scheme + Long-Term Stability + Pension

Luton, Bedfordshire (Commutable from: Dunstable, Harpenden, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, Stevenage, Bedford, Milton Keynes)

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for a permanent, stable role with a well-established engineering manufacturer where you will be properly supported, trained and recognised for good work?

The business is a specialist within their industry, supplying critical industries including power, nuclear and water. Due to continued demand and ongoing work at their UK headquarters, they are looking to add to their assembly team.

This is a permanent position with a long-standing global manufacturer where you will receive ongoing training and development, excellent benefits, and a supportive team environment focused on right-first-time quality and safety.

In this role you will assemble and disassemble units to detailed engineering drawings, complete pressure testing, produce dimensional and strip inspection reports, and prepare equipment for despatch. You will use measuring equipment, air and electrical tools, and update jobs through the ERP system while maintaining 5S and safe working practices throughout.

This role would suit a Mechanical/Assembly Fitter from a manufacturing background looking for long-term security, on-the-job development and the support to do the job properly in a business that values quality and safety.

The Role

• Assembly and disassembly of units to engineering drawings and quality plans
• Pressure testing, dimensional reporting and strip/inspection reporting
• Use of measuring equipment plus air powered and electrical tools
• Preparing units for despatch, including paint/prep, and maintaining 5S standards
• 37 hours per week, Week 1: 6:00am to 2:15pm, Week 2: 2:15pm to 10:30pm. Fridays: 6:00am to 12:00pm/12:00pm-6:00pm

The Person

• Experienced Assembly/Mechanical Fitter within a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical qualifications desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates