Mechanical Fitter

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension

Life Assurance

Sick Pay

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

4-Day Working Week

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Knutsford. This role involves building and assembling high-value machinery with emphasis on health and safety standards. Successful candidates will have a background in Mechanical Engineering and experience in mechanical assembly. There are opportunities for development and progression within a secure company offering excellent benefits, including competitive salary and overtime.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship required.
• Strong mechanical assembly and fitting experience within manufacturing.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble machinery to specification.
• Work with design and technical teams to resolve build issues.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain strict Health & Safety standards.
• Travel internationally for machine assembly and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical assembly experience

Ability to work from engineering drawings

Technical documentation understanding

Confident customer interaction

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Knutsford £32,000+ | Overtime | Excellent Pension | Life Assurance | Sick Pay | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays 4‑Day Working Week (Mon-Fri)

Join a leading manufacturer at their state‑of‑the‑art facility, working on the build, breakdown, testing, and commissioning of high‑value capital machinery. This is a hands‑on role with strong technical variety, development opportunities, and clear progression.

Role Overview

• Build and assemble machinery to specification, ensuring safe and efficient production.
• Work closely with design and technical teams to resolve build issues and enhance product quality.
• Support continuous‑improvement projects and standardisation initiatives.
• Maintain strict Health & Safety standards across all tasks.
• Travel internationally to support machinery assembly, testing, and commissioning at customer sites.

Skills & Experience

• Time‑served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong mechanical assembly and fitting experience within manufacturing.
• Confident working from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Customer‑facing experience is an advantage.

Why Join?

A secure, growing business with a strong client base and long‑term career stability. If this sounds like the right move for you, click apply and take the next step

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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