Mechanical Fitter

Rubicon People; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Poole seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter to assemble precision components. The successful candidate will interpret engineering drawings, use hand tools, and ensure quality standards. This role offers competitive pay, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and potential bonuses. Ideal candidates have experience in fitting, machining familiarity, and a proactive quality mindset.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ BHs)

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting and assembly.
• Familiarity with conventional machining is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical precision components according to engineering drawings.
• Ensure all fitted parts meet dimensional and quality standards.
• Use conventional hand tools and mechanical equipment for fitting tasks.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Interpreting engineering drawings

Using hand tools

Proactive approach to quality

Tools

Conventional machining

Measurement equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter, Poole, £19ph

Purpose

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will have hands-on experience in mechanical precision fitting, ideally with some machining background. You’ll be confident interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring components meet customer specifications. This role may involve occasional travel (national and international), paid at an enhanced rate.

Employer

Rubicon Recruitment’s client is a global engineering firm known for capitalising on emerging high-growth sectors. Over the past decade, they’ve expanded rapidly by identifying and filling market gaps, creating opportunities worldwide.

Work hours: 07:30 / 08:00 – 16:30 / 17:00, with a half-day Friday.

Benefits include 25 days holiday (+ BHs), private healthcare, discretionary bonuses, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ensure all fitted parts meet dimensional and quality standards.
• Use conventional hand tools and mechanical equipment to carry out fitting tasks.
• Perform alignment, adjustment, and calibration of mechanical assemblies.

Background

The successful Mechanical Fitter will have:

• Experience in mechanical fitting and assembly.
• Familiarity with conventional machining (advantageous).
• Proficiency in using hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• A proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement.

If this role is for you

Call Charlie on 01202 688 555 for more information about this Mechanical Fitter vacancy or apply to this advert.