Mechanical Fitter & Machine Builder - Day Shift, Sheffield

Winner recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Career development opportunities

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Winner Recruitment collaborates with a Sheffield manufacturer to recruit a Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder. You will assemble bespoke machinery from drawings, fit components, and test performance.

This hands-on role requires practical skills in mechanical fitting and assembly within a team, ensuring safe operation and adherence to specifications. From reading drawings to using hand and power tools, you will contribute to installing hydraulic and pneumatic systems and supporting commissioning

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter or similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with industrial machinery.
• Desirable hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge; welding or fabrication beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build machinery from engineering drawings.
• Fit mechanical components including bearings, motors, gearboxes, shafts and rollers.
• Install hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out mechanical fault finding, adjustments and repairs.
• Test and inspect machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Support machinery installation and commissioning when required.
• Work closely with fabrication and engineering teams.
• Maintain high standards of quality and health & safety.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and to the required specification.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Winner Recruitment collaborates with a Sheffield manufacturer to recruit a Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder. You will assemble bespoke machinery from drawings, fit components, and test performance.

This hands-on role requires practical skills in mechanical fitting and assembly within a team, ensuring safe operation and adherence to specifications. From reading drawings to using hand and power tools, you will contribute to installing hydraulic and pneumatic systems and supporting commissioning