Mechanical Fitter

Platform Recruitment; Sandy; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter for a hands-on role in Sandy, Bedfordshire. You will assemble bespoke machinery, read engineering drawings, and work to tight production schedules within a team-based environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with pneumatic systems and a proven ability to assemble complex equipment; electrical wiring experience is a plus. The role is site-based at the client’s facility in Sandy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Mechanical Fitter or similar engineering role.
• Experience assembling bespoke or special-purpose machinery.
• Good mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
• Experience with pneumatics.
• Electrical fitting or machine wiring experience would be a bonus
• Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• A positive, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery, components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and schedules.
• Build machinery and components to high standards.
• Carry out field wiring preparation for electrical fitters.
• Inspect returned machinery and assess function/condition.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs or replacements.
• Test machinery after assembly, repair and maintenance to ensure correct operation.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Pneumatics

Reading drawings

Electrical wiring

Teamwork

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Sandy, Bedfordshire - £34-37k

My client is a successful UK manufacturer specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke machinery. With a growing production team, they are continuing to expand and are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their team.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to work on the assembly, testing and maintenance of specialist machinery supplied to customers across a range of industries worldwide.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for assembling high-quality machinery, components and specialist sub-assemblies, working accurately to engineering drawings and production schedules.

Your responsibilities will includes:

• Reading and interpreting mechanical assembly and pneumatic drawings.
• Mechanically and pneumatically assembling bespoke and special-purpose machinery.
• Building machinery and specialist components to a high standard.
• Carrying out field wiring in preparation for electrical fitters.
• Inspecting returned machinery and assessing its functionality and condition.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs or component replacements.
• Testing machinery following assembly, repair and maintenance to ensure correct operation.

About You

My client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter who enjoys working in a hands‑on engineering environment and has experience building bespoke or special-purpose machinery.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter or similar engineering role.
• Experience assembling bespoke or special-purpose machinery.
• Good mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
• Experience with pneumatics.
• Electrical fitting or machine wiring experience would be a bonus
• The ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• A positive, team‑focused approach.

The position is fully site-based at my client's manufacturing facility in Sandy.