Mechanical Fitter

Headley Professional Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder near Leeds. The role involves assembling bespoke industrial machinery from technical drawings, conducting quality checks, and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar position, is proficient with hand tools, and shows meticulous attention to detail. This position offers a clean, modern work environment with opportunities for salary growth and overtime. Applicants should demonstrate reliability and a good work ethic.

Benefits

Salary growth opportunity

Overtime availability

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling complex industrial process or production machinery.
• Ability to interpret technical information and engineering drawings.
• Competent in using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high-quality machines from technical drawings and BOMs.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality checks.
• Collaborate with departments to improve processes.

Skills

Assembling complex industrial machinery

Reading engineering drawings

Using hand and power tools

Attention to detail

Understanding of health and safety requirements

Education

Apprentice trained engineer

Job description

Headley have a new vacancy available with our engineering client based near Leeds, a manufacturer of bespoke process machinery.

The job requirement is for a Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder.

This is a workshop based position where you'll fit assemble the industrial machinery they design and manufacture. There'll be occasion where you'll visit customer sites for installations.

This is a good place to work - clean, modern working environment, a stable work force, room for salary growth and overtime opportunity.

Key duties

• Working from technical drawings and BOM's to assemble high quality machines and systems
• Thorough testing and quality checking in line with the best company and industry standards
• Helping to develop standard procedures
• Working with colleagues across departments including design, production and others to help devise best solutions, process improvements and efficiencies.

About you

• Industry experience in a similar role, assembling complex industrial process / production machinery
• Comfortable with technical information; reading, interpreting and following engineering drawings
• Competent use of appropriate hand and power tools
• Close attention to detail and takes pride in quality of work
• Awareness and understanding of H&S requirements
• Stable career history
• Good attitude to work, committed and reliable
• Most probably an apprentice trianed engineer

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