Mechanical fitter/Assembler in West Sussex

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Assembler to join their team in East Grinstead. In this hands-on role, you will support the build, installation, and maintenance of bespoke machinery. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical fitting background and expertise in reading engineering drawings. This position offers a competitive rate of £18-£20 per hour.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £250

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Experience building, assembling, and installing mechanical components and systems.
• Experience with special-purpose machinery, conveyors, automation, or production equipment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail in mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and build of machinery and bespoke equipment.
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of machinery.
• Fault-finding and resolving mechanical issues during build and test stages.

Skills

Strong mechanical fitting background within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Ability to read and work from detailed engineering drawings

Proactive, quality-focused approach with strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Title

Mechanical Fitter / Assembler

Location

East Grinstead

Rate

£18-£20 per hour (Umbrella)

Start

ASAP

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support the build, installation, and maintenance of bespoke machinery and mechanical systems. This is a hands‑on role working in a fast‑paced engineering environment, suited to someone with a background in special‑purpose machinery, conveyors, automated systems, or precision mechanical builds.

Key Experience

• Strong mechanical fitting background within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience building, assembling, and installing mechanical components and systems
• Ability to read and work from detailed engineering drawings
• Experience with special‑purpose machinery, conveyors, automation, or production equipment (advantageous)
• A proactive, quality‑focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or as part of a wider engineering team
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and build of machinery and bespoke equipment
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure correct assembly
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of machinery
• Carrying out mechanical maintenance, adjustments, and modifications when required
• Fault‑finding and resolving mechanical issues during build and test stages
• Working closely with engineers and production teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position, please contact Aadhya Kapoor on (phone number removed) or send your CV to . Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!

Referral Bonus

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply.

Equal Opportunity

Proactive Global t is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Business

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.