Mechanical Fitter

Owen Daniels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Leicestershire is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to assemble mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools, reading engineering drawings and ensuring high-precision workmanship.

The role covers pneumatic, hydraulic, and pressure-based fluid systems, fault finding, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to deliver projects on time. Salary £30,000–£42,000 DOE, Monday to Friday, on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, or Mechanical Assembly Technician.
• Experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools or similar precision machinery.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and pressure-based fluid systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for CNC machine tools to engineering specifications.
• Install and assemble pneumatic, hydraulic, and pressure-based fluid systems.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Carry out mechanical testing, fault finding, and adjustments to ensure equipment meets quality standards.
• Work closely with the engineering and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment while following company health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Machine assembly

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools, including pneumatics, hydraulics, or pressure-based fluid systems? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical assembly background, the ability to read engineering drawings, and experience building precision machinery to a high standard.

Mechanical Fitter

Permanent Position

Salary: £30,000–£42,000 (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Leicestershire

Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

• Assemble mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for CNC machine tools to engineering specifications
• Install and assemble pneumatic, hydraulic, and pressure-based fluid systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation
• Carry out mechanical testing, fault finding, and adjustments to ensure equipment meets quality standards
• Work closely with the engineering and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment while following company health and safety procedures

Mechanical Fitter

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, or Mechanical Assembly Technician
• Experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools or similar precision machinery
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and pressure-based fluid systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team