Mechanical Fitter

Owen Daniels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels seeks a Mechanical Fitter in Leicestershire to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business. You will assemble mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools, install pneumatic, hydraulic, and fluid systems, and read engineering drawings to exact specifications.

This permanent role is Monday to Friday, with a strong focus on quality, fault finding, and collaboration with engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools or similar precision machinery
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, or pressure-based fluid systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and quality workmanship

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 engineering and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment following health and safety procedures

Skills

Mechanical assembly

CNC tooling

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Reading drawings

Job description

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

Monday to Friday

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

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