Project Build Fitters

Nrl; Chorley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nrl is seeking a Project Build Fitter for an on-site role in its Manufacturing department in the United Kingdom. The position offers a 37-hour week, Monday to Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch break and generous annual leave.

You will assemble, test, and prepare mechanical assemblies, while ensuring safety and quality on every project. Applicants should have City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, plus hands-on experience with assembly, fitting, and testing.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, or testing work.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed engineering instructions and drawings.
• Flexible approach to working hours and excellent time-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and test mechanical equipment per drawings and specs.
• Conduct in-process and self-inspections for quality and accuracy.
• Operate test equipment following established procedures.
• Prepare completed assemblies for shipment and dispatch.
• Support installation and commissioning at customer sites as needed.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and company procedures.
• Provide updates and report build issues or non-conformances.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external representatives to deliver on time.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Fitting

Testing

Health and Safety

Written and verbal communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Build Fitter

Salary: £37,538 – £39,956 (depending on experience)

Location and Working Pattern This is a full‑time, on‑site position within the Manufacturing department, working a 37‑hour week across four days (Monday to Thursday). Each day includes a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. Our client also provides 185 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays that fall on working days, with 3–4 days reserved for the Christmas/New Year shutdown (27.75–37 hours depending on the year).

Client Overview

Our client is a respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that designs, builds, and tests complex mechanical equipment for specialist sectors. Their commitment to safety, quality and continual improvement underpins every aspect of their projects.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and test mechanical equipment in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Carry out in‑process and self‑inspections to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Operate test equipment following established engineering procedures.
• Prepare completed assemblies for shipment and dispatch.
• Support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites as required.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Company procedures.
• Provide accurate updates and report any build issues or non‑conformances.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external representatives to deliver projects on time.

Must‑have Requirements

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, or testing work.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed engineering instructions and drawings.
• Flexible approach to working hours and excellent time‑keeping.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Time‑served apprenticeship.
• CCNSG Passport to Safety.
• Experience handling complex mechanical systems or engineering assemblies.
• Ability to contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.