Mechanical Fitter - Special Purpose Machinery in Taunton, Somerset

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

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to assemble bespoke machinery and automation systems in Taunton, England. The role involves working from engineering drawings and requires experience in machinery assembly. Offering competitive pay of £17.50 - £18.50 per hour along with training and overtime opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical fitting skills and be located within commuting distance of Taunton.

Benefits

Overtime at an increased rate

Early Friday Finish

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience building or assembling machinery, conveyors, or automation equipment.
• Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills.
• A commutable distance to Taunton.

Responsibilities

• Building and assembling a variety of bespoke machinery and automation systems.
• Working from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Mechanical fitting, assembly, and machine testing.

Skills

Building or assembling machinery

Strong mechanical fitting skills

Experience with automation systems

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.

Mechanical Fitter - Special Purpose Machinery

£17.50 - £18.50 per hour + Overtime (at an increased rate) + Early Friday Finish + Training + Benefits

Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30. Friday, 08:00 - 13:30

Taunton, Somerset

Do you have experience building or assembling machinery, conveyors, or automation systems? Are you looking for an exciting new role within a leading bespoke machinery company offering overtime at an increased rate along with an early Friday finish, first‑class training and development?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a mechanical fitter to join the team, working out of their state‑of‑the‑art facility in Taunton. The successful applicant will get the chance to work on extremely exciting projects for customers worldwide, liaising closely with the design, projects, and manufacturing teams. You will be assembling and fitting bespoke, special‑purpose machinery for a range of industries such as manufacturing, packaging, processing, distribution, and more. You will be joining a growing engineering team and will work on one‑off projects while developing your skills and gaining access to progression paths as the team continues to expand.

You will be working for an expanding business that has been at the forefront of its industry for over 20 years! Specialising in full concept‑to‑completion solutions for customers – from in‑house design and manufacturing to providing full turnkey installations, service, and product training. This is an exciting time to gain access to excellent company training, development opportunities, and a varied role within a business that prides itself on staff retention.

The Role:

• Building and assembling a variety of bespoke machinery and automation systems
• Working from engineering drawings and schematics
• Mechanical fitting, assembly, and machine testing

The Candidate:

• Experience building or assembling machinery, conveyors, or automation equipment
• Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills
• A commutable distance to Taunton

elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior‑level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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