Mechanical Fitter

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

40 hours per week

Day shifts

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd in Sheffield requires an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a busy engineering workshop. You will assemble machinery from drawings, fit mechanical components and ensure assemblies meet precise specifications.

The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday days. The position offers £18.00 per hour, with hands-on involvement in building standard and bespoke equipment for industrial customers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Mechanical Fitter or similar role.
• Experience assembling industrial machinery and plant equipment.
• Good knowledge of mechanical components, drives, bearings, gearboxes and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent using hand tools and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build new industrial machinery and equipment.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly of machine components and sub-assemblies.
• Fit bearings, shafts, rollers, gearboxes, motors, hydraulic cylinders and drive systems.
• Assemble hydraulic systems, pipework and related components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment to complete assembly work.
• Test and inspect completed machinery to ensure proper operation.
• Identify and resolve fitting or assembly issues during the build process.
• Maintain high workmanship, quality and health & safety standards.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical fitting

Hand & power tools

Team collaboration

Tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Sheffield, S20

Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, days

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Sheffield.

The company specialises in the manufacture of industrial machinery and equipment, supplying engineered solutions to a range of commercial and industrial customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter to join a busy workshop team, working on the assembly and construction of new machinery from start to finish.

The role will involve fitting mechanical components, assembling equipment and working from engineering drawings to ensure machinery is built accurately and to the required specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and build new industrial machinery and equipment.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly of machine components and sub-assemblies.
• Fit bearings, shafts, rollers, gearboxes, motors, hydraulic cylinders and drive systems.
• Assemble hydraulic systems, pipework and associated mechanical components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment to complete mechanical assembly work.
• Measure, align and fit components to ensure accurate assembly and correct operation.
• Work alongside fabricators and other engineers to complete machinery builds.
• Assist with the assembly of bespoke machinery to meet individual customer requirements.
• Test and inspect completed machinery to ensure it is assembled correctly and ready for operation.
• Identify and resolve fitting or assembly issues during the build process.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and health and safety throughout the manufacturing process.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembler or in a similar engineering role.
• Experience assembling industrial machinery, plant equipment or mechanical systems.
• Good knowledge of mechanical components, drives, bearings, gearboxes and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Competent using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
• Strong practical fitting and mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• A reliable, methodical approach with good attention to detail.
• Welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• £18.00 per hour.
• 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, day shifts.
• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Hands-on involvement in building new industrial machinery.
• Varied work assembling standard and bespoke equipment.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.