Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Wakefield | £17.20 per hour | Temp to Perm | Days

A well-established precision engineering business in Wakefield is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join its team on an initial 12-week temporary contract — with genuine potential to go further.

The work is hands-on and varied — building and assembling bespoke, low-volume machinery in a close-knit workshop, with the occasional trip out to customer sites for installations. After 12 weeks, there are three possible outcomes: a permanent role, a rolling contract, or a clean parting of ways if it’s not the right fit. No ambiguity, no grey areas.

If you know your way around a drawing, take pride in a well-built machine, and want to prove yourself with a reputable engineering business, this is a strong opportunity.

The Role:

• Building and assembling special purpose machinery from engineering drawings

• Installing equipment at customer premises when required

• Using hand tools, lifting equipment and workshop machinery

• Carrying out risk assessments and working to HSE safe working practices

• Liaising with customer technical teams during installation phases

• Contributing ideas to improve build methods and assembly processes

What We’re Looking For:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or solid equivalent hands-on experience

• Proven background in mechanical assembly or machinery build

• Confident reading and working from detailed engineering drawings

• Sound understanding of machine safety and safe systems of work

• Comfortable in customer-facing environments when out on site

• Willing to travel occasionally for installation work

• Experience with basic electrical or pneumatic systems is a bonus — not a dealbreaker

What’s on Offer:

• £17.20 per hour

• 12-week temporary contract to start

• Three clear outcomes at 12 weeks: permanent role, rolling contract, or contract end

• Day shifts: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30 / Fri 08:00–15:15

• Bonus scheme and company pension if taken on permanently

• Ongoing training and development

A genuine chance to get into a respected precision engineering business, working on interesting one-off machinery — with a clear and honest route to something longer-term for the right person.

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