Mechanical Fitter

Chroma Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist equipment manufacturer in Rochdale seeks a Mechanical Technician to join their growing team. The role involves assembling, testing, calibrating, and installing a variety of systems, from precision components to large instrumentation. Ideal candidates are mechanical engineers with strong electrical skills and hands-on experience, either professionally or as an enthusiast. This position offers opportunities for growth, including added responsibilities and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Good electrical knowledge is preferred.
• Excellent hands-on skills, including wiring and soldering.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, calibrate and install systems.
• Work on both new products and refurbishment tasks.

Skills

Precision mechanical assembly

Electrical/Electronic experience

Use of Scientific Instrumentation

Education

Apprentice trained / time‑served Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Overview

Chroma is working with an internationally recognised specialist equipment designer and manufacturer who are searching for a Mechanical Technician to join their team due to growth.

The successful Mechanical Technician will be very practical and able to assemble, test, calibrate and install a wide range of systems. This includes precision components and delicate assemblies through to large electro‑mechanical instrumentation. The work will be a healthy blend of new products and mts refurbishment work for a wide range of customers.

The ideal candidate will be a Mechanical Engineer with good electrical knowledge and excellent hand‑on skills either in industry or in spare time (engineering hobbyist, repairing cars, bikes, machines etc.). You will work in a small and tight‑knit team and have plenty of scope to grow and take on more responsibility. This could be additional duties, product development or travel opportunities for the right candidate.

Mechanical Technician requirements

• Apprentice trained / time‑served Mechanical Engineer (or similar)
• Precision mechanical assembly
• Electrical/Electronic experience (wiring, soldering, fault finding, etc.)
• Experience with Scientific Instrumentation (desirable)

If you have the required skills for this Mechanical Technician position or would like to learn more then please get in touch ASAP with an ...