Mechanical Fitter

Howden, A Chart Industries Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Turbo UK is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join the Peterborough manufacturing team. You will assemble, test and prepare complex rotating equipment including steam turbines, gas compressors and gearbox assemblies.

This hands-on role offers variety, technical challenge and opportunity to work on bespoke engineered solutions for customers. You will interpret engineering drawings, fit and align components, and support testing and preventative maintenance while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a mechanical assembly, heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, air tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of rotating machinery and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble steam turbines, gas compressors and gearbox systems to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Fit, align and install mechanical components, sub-assemblies and rotating equipment.
• Carry out shaft alignment, assembly of gears and gearboxes, and installation of linkage and control systems.
• Use measuring equipment and precision fitting techniques to achieve required tolerances.
• Support hydrostatic pressure testing and functional testing of completed equipment.
• Identify and resolve build and test issues, working closely with engineering, quality and manufacturing colleagues.
• Liaise with design, stores and other departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Complete route cards, job documentation and time recording accurately.
• Prepare equipment for shipment, including protection, preservation, labelling and packing activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment and follow all health and safety procedures.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and support colleagues across the manufacturing team when required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical assembly

Measuring equipment

Rotating machinery

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Location: Peterborough , England, United Kingdom, PE4 5HG

Company: Howden Turbo UK, a Baker Hughes company

The Role

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our manufacturing team in Peterborough. You'll play a key role in the assembly, testing and preparation of complex rotating equipment, including steam turbines, reciprocating gas compressors and gearbox assemblies.

Working as part of a small, highly skilled team, you will be involved throughout the build lifecycle, from interpreting engineering drawings and assembling equipment through to testing, troubleshooting and preparing products for customer delivery.

This is a hands‑on role that offers variety, technical challenge and the opportunity to work on bespoke engineered solutions for customers across a range of industries.

What Will You Do?

• Assemble steam turbines, gas compressors and gearbox systems to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Fit, align and install mechanical components, sub-assemblies and rotating equipment.
• Carry out shaft alignment, assembly of gears and gearboxes, and installation of linkage and control systems.
• Use measuring equipment and precision fitting techniques to achieve required tolerances.
• Support hydrostatic pressure testing and functional testing of completed equipment.
• Identify and resolve build and test issues, working closely with engineering, quality and manufacturing colleagues.
• Liaise with design, stores and other departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Complete route cards, job documentation and time recording accurately.
• Prepare equipment for shipment, including protection, preservation, labelling and packing activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment and follow all health and safety procedures.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and support colleagues across the manufacturing team when required.

What Do You Bring?

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile:

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a mechanical assembly, heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, air tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of rotating machinery and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

About Us

Howden Turbo UK, formerly Peter Brotherhood, is a long‑established engineering business with more than 150 years of heritage in the design, manufacture and servicing of steam turbines and high‑integrity rotating equipment. From our Peterborough site, we support customers across power generation, defence, marine and industrial markets, delivering engineered solutions where reliability and performance are critical.

Today, as part of Howden, Chart Industries and the wider Baker Hughes organisation, we combine deep local expertise with the scale, investment and innovation of one of the world's leading industrial technology and energy businesses. This brings exciting opportunities for our employees to work on complex, high‑value projects that support critical infrastructure and energy systems around the globe.

Joining our Peterborough operation means becoming part of a skilled and collaborative team where engineering heritage meets innovation. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to advanced rotating equipment solutions while helping shape the future of sustainable industrial technology.

Hours/ Shifts

Working hours are 07:30-16:00 Mon - Thur, 07:30 - 12:30 Friday on a 37 hour week. Once fully trained up, shift work will be offered with a premium paid at x 1.26, Night Shift at x1.34, Overtime rate paid at x 1.5 Monday to Saturday and x2.0 on Sundays.