Mechanical Fitter: Build & Commission Bespoke Machinery

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

INDENGINEERING in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter on a permanent, full-time basis. You will assemble and fit complex machinery, work from drawings, and support design changes, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

The role requires five years’ mechanical manufacturing experience, bench craft skills, and proficiency with standard machine tools. 39-hour weeks, on-site, with a competitive salary and ISO 9001 adherence.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 as minimum.
• ≥5 years in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and build instructions.
• Experience with machine tools and bench craft.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical elements of machines to build levels.
• Build and fit bearings, belts, pneumatics, conveyors with interfacing instruments.
• Basic machining and fabrication as required.
• Document component changes and non-conforming parts.
• Lead machine build orders and communicate progress to supervisor.
• Assist with machine commissioning and FAT procedures.
• Maintain build documentation and timesheets daily.
• Adhere to COSHH and ISO 9001 quality standards.

Skills

Read drawings

Bench craftsmanship

Machine tools

ERP/MRP literacy

TIG welding

Forklift license

Education

Apprenticeship/City & Guilds

Tools

Pillar drills

Grinders

Presses

Turning

Job description

INDENGINEERING in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter on a permanent, full-time basis. You will assemble and fit complex machinery, work from drawings, and support design changes, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

The role requires five years’ mechanical manufacturing experience, bench craft skills, and proficiency with standard machine tools. 39-hour weeks, on-site, with a competitive salary and ISO 9001 adherence.