Mechanical Fitter

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Taunton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their workshop team. You will focus on the assembly of bespoke machinery from detailed engineering drawings, ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical qualification, experience with hand and power tools, and an understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 and additional benefits including a pension scheme and free parking.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Long term stability

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter or Engineer with a recognised mechanical qualification.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience working with hand tools and power tools in an assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble special purpose machinery and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings.
• Fit mechanical components including bearings, gears, and pulleys.
• Install pneumatic and hydraulic pipework as part of machine builds.
• Carry out quality checks and maintain a safe, organised working environment.

Skills

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Experience with hand and power tools

Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

Education

Recognised mechanical qualification

Job description

Up to £38k DOE | Full-time, On-site | Taunton

A well-established and growing engineering business based in the South West is looking to expand its workshop team. The organisation designs and builds special purpose machinery for a varied customer base and is recognised for its strong engineering standards, investment in quality, and supportive team culture.

The Role

This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a busy production environment. The role focuses on the build and assembly of bespoke machinery, working from detailed engineering drawings and contributing directly to the delivery of high-quality, precision-engineered equipment.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter

• Assemble special purpose machinery and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and specifications
• Fit mechanical components including bearings, gears, and taper lock pulleys
• Install pneumatic and hydraulic pipework as part of machine builds
• Carry out quality checks and maintain a safe, organised working environment

Requirements of the Mechanical Fitter

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter or Engineer with a recognised mechanical qualification
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Experience working with hand tools and power tools in an assembly environment
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, with fabrication experience advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 to £38,000 depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Full-time, on-site role offering long term stability

If you are a skilled Mechanical Fitter seeking a stable, on-site role within a specialist engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring future sponsorship.