Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Wakefield | £17.30 per hour | Permanent | Days

A well-established automation engineering business in Wakefield is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join its team on a permanent basis.

The work is hands-on and varied, involving the build and assembly of bespoke, low-volume machinery within a close-knit workshop environment, alongside occasional visits to customer sites for equipment installation and commissioning. This is an opportunity to join a respected engineering business from day one, contributing to specialist projects and becoming part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality machinery.

If you can work confidently from engineering drawings, enjoy building complex equipment, and take pride in producing quality work, this role offers a stable, long-term opportunity within a growing engineering environment.

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 advantageous but not essential

What's on Offer

• £17.30 per hour
• Permanent position from day one
• Day shifts: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 15:15
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established engineering business

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