Mechanical Fitter

Winsearch; Northwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

24–25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sick pay scheme

Life assurance 3x

Job summary

Winsearch is recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter in Northwich, Cheshire. The role involves assembling, disassembling and testing bespoke machinery, with travel to customer sites as required.

You will read engineering drawings, measure parts with appropriate equipment and fit components to tight tolerances in a hands-on, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong background in mechanical fitting, not just basic assembly
• Experience reading engineering drawings and specifications
• Hands-on bench experience with drilling, tapping, lathes and milling
• Knowledge of measuring equipment and fitting processes
• Good attention to detail and adherence to quality standards
• Team player with proactive approach and strong safety mindset

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build mechanical components from engineering drawings
• Align materials and fit parts to tight tolerances
• Modify components based on measurements and specifications
• Carry out mechanical fitting including drilling, tapping and adjustments
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely
• Support installations on customer sites, with occasional travel

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Tolerance fitting

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Team player

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

Lathes

Milling

Overhead cranes

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Northwich, Cheshire

Up to £40,000 DOE

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 16:30

Friday: 07:45 to 12:15 (early finish)

The Company

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering business based in Cheshire. This is a family run organisation with a strong reputation, modern equipment, and a genuinely supportive working environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for the assembly, disassembly and testing of bespoke machinery.

This is a hands-on role involving the build of complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings, with occasional involvement in on site installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and build mechanical components and complex units from engineering drawings
• Align materials and fit parts to tight tolerances
• Select and modify components based on measurements and specifications
• Carry out mechanical fitting work including drilling, tapping and adjustments
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely
• Support installations on customer sites when required, including occasional travel

About You

• Time served Mechanical Engineering qualification, Level 3 or equivalent
• Strong background in mechanical fitting, not just basic assembly
• Experience working with tolerances, measurements and component adjustments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Hands on bench experience including drilling, tapping, lathes and milling
• Knowledge of measuring equipment and fitting processes
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Team player with a proactive approach
• Good understanding of health and safety practices

Desirable

• Experience with pneumatics
• Flexibility to support occasional installations, including potential international travel

What's On Offer

• £40,00,000 basic
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Overtime and expenses paid
• Sick pay scheme
• 3x life assurance
• Modern working environment with new equipment
• Friendly, close-knit team within a stable business

Why Join

This is a great opportunity to join a business where engineering is valued, work is varied, and you are not just another number. You will be working on bespoke builds in a clean, well-organised environment with a team that takes pride in what they do.

Keywords

• Mechanical Fitter
• Mechanical Engineer
• Engineering Fitter
• Assembly Technician
• Machine Builder
• Bespoke Machinery

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Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise.