Mechanical Fitter

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Nailsworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter in the UK. Responsibilities include completing engineering duties for production and fitting, assembling a variety of components, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and proficiency with tools. This role is day-based, Monday to Friday, offering a competitive salary and bonus incentives for delivering high-quality work. Interested candidates should submit CVs to the provided contact person.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus incentives

Qualifications

• Experience working from manufacturing drawings and sub-assembly drawings.
• Ability to check assembly for alignment, dimensions, and quality.
• Experience in vehicle fabricating/fitting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering duties for sub-assembly production and fitting.
• Assemble mechanical and electrical components as required.
• Comply with health and safety policies and ensure safety.

Skills

Engineering background

Use of hand and power tools

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of electrical circuitry

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our clients team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality products to the required standards, as defined by drawings, written instructions, and guidance from your supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete engineering duties for sub-assembly production, fitting, and final assembly
• Assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic components and sub-assemblies as required
• Assist with the production and build of fabricated assemblies of varying size and complexity, using general skills such as marking out, cutting, folding, pipe bending, weld joint preparation, hydraulic runs, and pneumatic runs
• Comply with the company's health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring your own safety and that of others
• Perform any other duties as reasonably expected by the company

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Solid engineering background with experience working from manufacturing drawings, general arrangement drawings, and sub-assembly drawings
• Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools to assemble a wide range of large and small fabricated components
• Ability to check the complete assembly for alignment, dimensions, and quality
• Experience in vehicle fabricating/fitting is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical mindset
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical circuitry
• Background in aviation, military, marine, or a similar industry is desirable
• Basic electrical assembly skills and the ability to read electrical circuit drawings are preferred but not essential

This role is working Days, Monday‑Friday and offers a competitive salary with bonus incentives.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter with a passion for delivering high-quality work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Should this role be of interest, please submit your CV to Barry Salters, Email -

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included