Mechanical Fitter

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering business is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team in North Yorkshire. With responsibilities including assembling complex equipment and performing rigorous testing, this role offers stability, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on background in mechanical assembly, hydraulics, or product testing.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Enhanced company pension

Annual bonus scheme

Life assurance and employee assistance support

Structured onboarding and full training

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting or testing role required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulic and mechanical components including pumps and valves.
• Run hydrostatic and pressure tests on equipment.
• Create and maintain clear test reports.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulics

Product testing

Report writing

Technical documentation interpretation

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Mechanical Fitter
Location: North Yorkshire – Commutable from Scarborough, Pickering, Malton, Helmsley and surrounding areas
Permanent | Full-Time | Days

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a leading global engineering business working on highly specialised, technically advanced systems used in extreme environments. Based at their well-equipped facility in North Yorkshire, you’ll be involved in the assembly and testing of complex mechanical and hydraulic equipment.

This role offers long-term career stability, excellent training and a brilliant team culture – ideal for someone with a hands-on background in mechanical assembly, hydraulics, or product testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and assemble hydraulic and mechanical components, including pumps, valves and actuators
  
  
• Set up and run hydrostatic and pressure tests on both internal and external customer equipment
  
  
• Carry out electrical function testing of connectors, PCBs and cable assemblies
  
  
• Create and maintain clear and accurate test reports
  
  
• Read engineering drawings and follow build specifications
  
  
• Maintain workshop standards, housekeeping and health & safety procedures
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a mechanical fitting or testing role
  
  
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation
  
  
• Comfortable using hand tools, test rigs and workshop equipment
  
  
• Confident producing reports using Microsoft Word and other basic IT tools
  
  
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems, pneumatics, or electrical testing is an advantage
  
  
• Time-served or apprentice-trained candidates preferred
  
  

Why Apply?

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
  
  
• Enhanced company pension
  
  
• Annual bonus scheme
  
  
• Life assurance and employee assistance support
  
  
• Structured onboarding, full training and long-term career development
  
  
• Friendly and professional team environment in a clean, modern facility
  
  

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, solving technical challenges and being part of a business where quality and safety come first.

Apply now for more information and a confidential chat.