Prototype Mechanical Fitter

Reevr; Sharnbrook; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reevr is seeking a hands-on Prototype Mechanical Fitter on a contract basis to support development and build of specialist machinery. You will work with machining, fabrication, assembly and mechanical problem-solving, turning ideas into working prototypes.

This role involves close collaboration with the engineering team to develop and improve new equipment. This six-month contract offers an immediate start with potential extension or permanent opportunity for the right candidate, with emphasis

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 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

Hands-on mechanical engineering

Machining

Fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings interpretation

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.