Mechanical Fitter in LS11, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to build bespoke machinery. The role offers a £38,000 base salary plus overtime and allowances, with a 4-day work week. Ideal candidates will have machine build experience and a strong understanding of mechanical principles. Join a team that values precision and craftsmanship.

Benefits

4-Day Week

Paid overtime

Stability in a respected firm

Long weekends

Qualifications

• Proven machine build or special-purpose machinery experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, fits, and tolerances.
• Ability to read, interpret, and build from detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Building complete bespoke machinery - not just sub-assemblies.
• Inspecting, testing, and verifying components during the build process.
• Taking pride in producing machinery built to last.

Skills

Machine build experience

Understanding of mechanical principles

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

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Overview

Mechanical Fitter — Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire. £38,000 base salary + paid overtime + additional allowances. 4-Day Week – Monday to Thursday (37hrs).

If you’re a Mechanical Fitter who takes pride in proper engineering - not just bolting parts together - this one’s for you. You’ll be joining a well-established British engineering business built on traditional craftsmanship, precision, and reliability. With decades of heritage and a growing order book, the company continues to expand steadily through reputation, repeat customers, and demand for its quality-built machinery. Here, you’ll be building complex, bespoke machines from the ground up - equipment that relies on precision fits, fine adjustments, correct clearances, and proper lubrication. You’ll get the satisfaction of seeing a machine come to life - something few fitters get to experience these days.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building complete bespoke machinery - not just sub-assemblies
• Working with shafts, bearings, gears, linkages, pneumatics, and precision components
• Reading and interpreting detailed mechanical drawings and specifications
• Inspecting, testing, and verifying components during the build process
• Taking pride in producing machinery built to last

What You’ll Bring

• Proven machine build or special-purpose machinery experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, fits, and tolerances
• Ability to read, interpret, and build from detailed engineering drawings
• A right-first-time mindset and pride in quality workmanship

What’s on Offer

• 4-Day Week - Enjoy long weekends, every weekend
• £38,000 base salary + paid overtime & allowances
• Join a tight-knit team that values craftsmanship and commitment
• The stability of a respected name in British engineering, backed by steady growth and future investment

If you’re a Mechanical Fitter who values real engineering - and wants to build machines that last - we’d like to hear from you.

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.