Mechanical Fitter

Kingston Barnes Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team permanently. The role entails mechanical assembly of engineered components and requires hands-on mechanical experience. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. The package includes a salary of GBP30,000-GBP35,000 and various benefits, including a holiday purchase scheme and life assurance.

Benefits

25 days of holidays + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience required.
• Pump experience is not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of engineered components.
• Bolting and aligning iron components.
• Grinding using hand tools.
• Conducting hydrostatic pressure testing.

Skills

Mechanical assembly or fitting background

Good understanding of hand tools and workshop practices

Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

Forklift and overhead crane experience

Job description

Mechanical Fitter
Location: Bedford

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established UK-based engineering firm specialising in bespoke, high-performance pumping solutions for the water industry. Operating from a modern facility that includes a cutting-edge design studio and specialist test bay, the company also manages complete project lifecycles from design and manufacture to installation and long-term support.

They are committed to delivering robust, long-lasting solutions and not only support their own product range but also service, repair, and refurbish equipment from other manufacturers. With a strong presence in the UK water sector and clients ranging from utilities and contractors to government agencies, they also export globally. All manufacturing is UK-based, with a dedicated team of approximately 60 staff on-site.

The Role

We're seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a workshop-based role ideal for someone with hands-on mechanical experience and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical assembly of engineered components (pre-final assembly)
• Bolting and aligning iron components
• Grinding using hand tools
• Conducting hydrostatic pressure testing

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Mechanical assembly or fitting background
• Good understanding of hand tools and workshop practices
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Pump experience is not essential training will be provided
• Forklift and overhead crane experience

Package:

• Hours: Monday Thursday, 08 45; Friday, 08 45 (37.5 hours/week)
• Pay: GBP30,000-GBP35,000
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
• Additional Benefits:
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days available from 2026)
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)