Mechanical Fitter

Peterborough
 

Are you mechanically minded with experience building, assembling or repairing equipment? Looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful engineering manufacturer?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business in Peterborough that designs and manufactures specialist industrial machinery supplied to customers across the UK and internationally.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Assembler / Workshop Fitter , offering the opportunity to secure a permanent role with ongoing training and development.

Working within a busy engineering workshop, you'll assist in the assembly and build of bespoke industrial machinery from engineering drawings.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers building high-quality equipment before it is installed at customer sites.

Your duties will include:

• Mechanical assembly of bespoke machinery and equipment
• Building sub-assemblies using engineering drawings
• Using hand and power tools
• Fitting mechanical components
• Supporting machine build and final assembly
• Identifying and reporting build issues
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop
• Occasional travel to customer sites to assist with installations

Every project is different, giving you the opportunity to continually develop your engineering skills.

• Previous mechanical assembly or fitting experience
• Ability to use hand and power tools confidently
• Experience reading engineering drawings (preferred)
• Good practical problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Candidates from any of the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:

• Mechanical Assembler
• Assembly Technician
• Mechanical Fitter
• Production Technician
• Machine Builder
• Vehicle Technician
• Plant or Agricultural Machinery
• HGV Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Ex-Forces (REME)
• Manufacturing or Engineering Operative with strong mechanical aptitude

Our client , is a global manufacturer of specialist industrial machinery and engineered equipment. From their Peterborough facility, they design and build bespoke machinery supplied to customers across a wide range of manufacturing industries worldwide.

They are known for producing high-quality engineered solutions and offer employees the opportunity to work on varied, interesting projects rather than repetitive production work.

• £28,000 - £33,000 
• Temp to Permanent opportunity
• 37-hour working week
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and ongoing development
• Varied machine build work
• Stable international engineering business
• Long-term career prospects

If you're looking to develop your engineering career with a respected manufacturer that genuinely invests in its people, we'd like to hear from you.