Mechanical Fitter

Don Valley Engineering Co Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Job summary

Don Valley Engineering Co Ltd is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our Doncaster workshop. You will construct and assemble mechanical equipment using in‑house components and supplier parts, and perform maintenance on equipment at our workshop and on customer sites across the UK and internationally.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, strong communication and time management, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Background in heavy engineering (essential) and bulk material handling (desirable).
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong communication and time‑management skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and pride in your work.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, fast‑paced, cross‑functional team.
• Willingness to visit customer sites globally, as/when required (essential).

Responsibilities

• Construct and assemble mechanical equipment using components bought in and made in‑house.
• Carry out maintenance activities on mechanical equipment both in the Doncaster Workshop and on UK & International customer sites.
• Understand and work to mechanical system blueprints.
• Report daily activities.
• Inspect and measure completed works.
• Organise equipment and plant for your tasks.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Don Valley Engineering is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Don Valley Engineering, part of the Don Valley Group, a multi‑disciplinary engineering company delivering high‑quality bulk material handling projects across a range of industries.

If you take pride in your craft, enjoy working with experienced professionals, and want to be part of a growing, vibrant company, this could be the perfect fit.

Sandall Stones Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster DN3 1QR

Competitive (dependent on skills & experience)

Benefits: Pension, 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

Reporting to: Workshop Manager

What You’ll Be Doing

• Construct and assemble mechanical equipment using components bought in and made in-house.
• Carry out maintenance activities (repairing, fault-finding, commissioning) on mechanical equipment both in the Doncaster Workshop and on UK & International customer sites.
• Understand and work to mechanical system blueprints.
• Report daily activities.
• Inspect and measure completed works.
• Organise equipment and plant for your tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• 5 – 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Background in heavy engineering (essential) and bulk material handling (desirable)
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong communication and time‑management skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and pride in your work
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work effectively in a small, fast‑paced, cross‑functional team
• Willingness to visit customer sites globally, as/when required (essential)

This role offers a fantastic chance to develop your skills, take ownership of your workload, and contribute to high‑profile engineering projects.

If you’re driven, detail‑focused, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!