Prototype Mechanical Fitter

Reevr Talent Ltd; Bletsoe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Prototype Mechanical Fitter to support the development and build of specialist machinery.

You will be involved in machining, fabrication, assembly and mechanical problem-solving, working closely with the wider engineering team to develop and improve new equipment. The role requires practical experience in a machinery environment, the ability to interpret drawings, and a solution-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• Machining, fabrication and mechanical assembly skills.
• Experience working within a machinery or equipment-building environment.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience with food-processing or packaging machinery would be particularly advantageous.
• Knowledge of hygienic design and hygienic welding principles would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Building and developing prototype machinery and mechanical assemblies
• Machining and fabricating components
• Assembling, modifying and testing mechanical parts
• Producing practical solutions to design and build challenges
• Supporting mechanical maintenance and fault-finding when required
• Working with hygienic stainless-steel fabrications and welded assemblies
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of prototype designs

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Job description

Prototype Mechanical Fitter - Contract

Initial six-month contract Immediate start Potential extension or permanent opportunity

We're recruiting for a hands-on Prototype Mechanical Fitter to support the development and build of specialist machinery.

This role would suit a practical engineer who enjoys taking ideas and turning them into working prototypes. You'll be involved in machining, fabrication, assembly and mechanical problem-solving, working closely with the wider engineering team to develop and improve new equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Building and developing prototype machinery and mechanical assemblies
• Machining and fabricating components
• Assembling, modifying and testing mechanical parts
• Producing practical solutions to design and build challenges
• Supporting mechanical maintenance and fault-finding when required
• Working with hygienic stainless-steel fabrications and welded assemblies
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of prototype designs

What we're looking for:

• Strong hands-on mechanical engineering experience
• Machining, fabrication and mechanical assembly skills
• Experience working within a machinery or equipment-building environment
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Experience with food-processing or packaging machinery would be particularly advantageous
• Knowledge of hygienic design and hygienic welding principles would be beneficial

This is an initial six-month contract with an immediate start. For the right person, there is strong potential for an extension.