Mechanical Fitter

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace manufacturing firm in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their team. You will produce high-quality assemblies according to engineering specifications, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical fitting and a strong understanding of health and safety practices. This position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from £18.99 to £19.54 per hour, along with ongoing training and stable, long-term employment in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training provided

Long-term stable work

High-standard engineering environment

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly or fitting.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions.
• PC literacy and basic documentation skills.
• Team-focused with the ability to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Produce assemblies to engineering drawings.
• Mechanical fitting of Environmental Control, Life Support and Hydraulic equipment.
• Perform OCQ stamping to confirm build quality.
• Complete work on time to aerospace standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings.

Skills

Mechanical assembly or fitting experience

Understanding of health and safety

Ability to read technical instructions

PC literacy

Flexible, team-focused approach

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Fitter – Yeovil

If you’re a Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in precision work and enjoys seeing complex assemblies come together properly, this role offers steady, hands-on work within a structured but supportive production environment, building safety-critical equipment used across the aerospace sector. Based at a well-established aerospace manufacturing site in Yeovil, this position sits within an empowered team environment where meeting delivery targets, maintaining high workmanship standards, and working safely are part of the day-to-day. You’ll report directly to the Team Lead and play a key role in on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Producing assemblies to engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Mechanical fitting of Environmental Control, Life Support and Hydraulic equipment
• Carrying out OCQ (Operator Control of Quality) stamping to confirm build quality
• Completing work on time and to the required aerospace standards
• Interpreting engineering drawings and following documented processes
• Working effectively within a lean manufacturing environment

Essential skills and experience

• Experience in mechanical assembly or mechanical fitting
• Strong understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions
• PC literacy and basic documentation skills
• A flexible, team-focused approach with the confidence to use initiative

Desirable experience

• Completed engineering apprenticeship (not essential)
• Aerospace manufacturing experience or safety-critical assembly work
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, 5S, or lean principles

Pay & benefits

• £18.99 - £19.54 p/h
• Ongoing training provided (including H&S, 5S, and systems training)
• Long-term, stable work in a high-standard engineering environment

This Mechanical Fitter position is subject to BPSS clearance, including right to work checks, DBS, and drug screening, as well as export control eligibility.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Fitter who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch. Call Kate at Holt Engineering on 07441 916022.