Mechanical Fitter

drnewitt.vincere.io; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital Health, Wealth and Lifestyle

33 days annual leave

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Overtime opportunities

Shift premium

Job summary

DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing is recruiting Time-Served Mechanical Fitters in Glasgow to work on mechanical assembly, fitting, dismantling and testing of complex industrial equipment.

You will join an experienced team within a well‑established engineering environment, with a 37-hour week, overtime opportunities, shift premiums and pathways for training, development and progression. A 3-day weekend option may be available depending on position.

Qualifications

• Time-Served Mechanical Fitter with a recognised 4-year apprenticeship.
• Experience in mechanical assembly and testing.
• Experience with pumps and rotating equipment is advantageous.
• Able to work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• UK Right to Work and ability to obtain SC security clearance.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, dismantle and test mechanical equipment.
• Work to engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform alignment and testing and prepare equipment for testing.
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Time-Served Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical assembly

Testing

Pumps

Rotating equipment

Engineering drawings

Education

4-year mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing are currently recruiting Time-Served Mechanical Fitters for a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Glasgow.

We are recruiting for multiple positions within Mechanical Assembly and Testing, offering an excellent opportunity for experienced Mechanical Fitters from a range of engineering backgrounds.

The roles involve hands‑on mechanical work with complex industrial equipment, with opportunities available across both assembly and testing.

What’s on Offer

• Circa £36,000 basic salary
• Pay award pending
• Overtime opportunities
• Shift premium available
• Potential shift pattern offering a 3-day weekend
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital Health, Wealth and Lifestyle benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

The Opportunity

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will work as part of an experienced engineering team, carrying out a range of mechanical assembly, fitting, dismantling and testing activities.

The roles offer variety and the opportunity to work on complex mechanical equipment within a highly established engineering environment.

Depending on your experience and skill set, your responsibilities may include:

• Mechanical assembly of industrial equipment.
• Building and dismantling equipment for new and aftermarket requirements.
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Mechanical fitting, alignment and installation.
• Preparing equipment for testing.
• Supporting commissioning and performance testing.
• Setting up and dismantling test equipment.
• Identifying and reporting mechanical or quality issues.
• Carrying out self‑inspection and completing relevant documentation.
• Working with tooling and assembly equipment.
• Supporting maintenance activities where required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working across different areas of the manufacturing operation.
• Supporting colleagues and apprentices where appropriate.
• Potential opportunities for customer site work depending on the position.

Who We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with Time-Served Mechanical Fitters with a strong practical engineering background.

Your experience could come from a variety of sectors, including:

• Mechanical Assembly
• Heavy Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Pumps
• Rotating Equipment
• Mechanical Fitting
• Industrial Machinery
• Testing and Commissioning
• Maintenance and Repair
• Service Engineering

A recognised 4-year mechanical apprenticeship is required.

Experience with pumps, rotating equipment, mechanical assembly, alignment or testing would be advantageous, although we are open to candidates with strong transferable mechanical fitting experience.

We're looking for people who are:

• Mechanically skilled and hands‑on.
• Comfortable working with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Quality and safety conscious.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and production requirements.
• Keen to develop their technical skills.
• Reliable and committed to delivering high‑quality work.

Working Hours & Overtime

The standard working week is 37 hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:45am–4:15pm
Friday: 7:45am–11:45am

There are opportunities for overtime when workload permits, providing the potential to increase your overall earnings.

There is also the possibility of moving onto a shift pattern, which can offer a shift premium, additional overtime and a 3-day weekend.

Career Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering environment where you will have access to further training, development and technical progression.

You’ll be working alongside experienced engineering professionals and will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge across mechanical assembly, testing and associated engineering processes.

Requirements

• Time-Served Mechanical Fitter.
• Recognised 4-year mechanical apprenticeship.
• Relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance up to SC level.