Technical Fitter

Allstaff; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Fitter for a client based in Bedford. This is a long-term temporary position with responsibilities including measuring, cutting, and assembling metal components, along with inspecting final products for quality. Candidates should have proven experience in fitting and be skilled with technical drawings and hand tools. The role offers a salary of GBP14 - GBP16 per hour, working 40 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fitting, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Health & Safety conscious with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Measuring, cutting, and assembling metal components.
• Inspecting completed assemblies to ensure quality and safety.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.

Skills

Fitting experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Hand tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Fitter based in Bedford for one of our clients on a long term temporary basis.

Role Summary

Summary of the Technical Fitter role

Details

Salary: GBP14 - GBP16 per hour
Location: Bedford
Type of Contract: Ongoing Temporary
Hours: 40 hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Responsibilities

• Measuring, cutting, and assembling metal components into high-quality subassemblies and final units.
• Carrying out drilling, grinding, and finishing work to ensure precise fits.
• Inspecting completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Using fasteners and fixings (bolts, rivets, screws) to secure and align components.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings to plan and carry out fitting tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fitting, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and work from technical/engineering drawings.
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Practical, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks.
• Health & Safety conscious with good organisational skills.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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Thank you for your interest in the Technical Fitter role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.