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Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 18 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stowmarket

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Suffolk on a temporary basis for up to 3 months. The successful candidate will have hands-on mechanical fitting experience, with welding, drilling, and calibration skills essential. No design work is required. Full training will be provided on all company machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities
•	Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, and maintenance tasks on a variety of machinery and equipment
•	Perform welding, drilling, and calibration work to required standards
•	Read and work from engineering instructions and job sheets (no design responsibilities)
•	Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance
•	Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organised manner
•	Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support daily operations
•	Follow all company health, safety, and environmental procedures

Training & Development
•	Full training provided on all in-house machinery and equipment

Additional Information
•	Temporary contract for up to 3 months
•	Overtime available depending on workload
•	Competitive hourly rate of £18 – £20

Skills Required

Essential Skills & Experience
•	Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar mechanical/engineering role
•	Proficiency in welding, drilling, and calibration
•	Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
•	Ability to work accurately and follow technical instructions
•	High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Desirable Skills & Experience
•	Experience operating a forklift and/or overhead crane
•	Valid certificates for lifting equipment (advantageous but not required)

Keywords
Core Job Keywords

Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Assembly

Mechanical Maintenance

Machinery Maintenance

Equipment Assembly

Technical Skills

Welding

Drilling

Calibration

Mechanical Fitting

Fault Finding

Routine Inspections

Tool Maintenance

Engineering Instructions

Job Sheets

Hands-on Mechanical Work

Desirable Skills

Forklift Operation

Overhead Crane Operation

Lifting Equipment

Manual Handling

Soft Skills / Behavioural Keywords

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Technical Accuracy

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Quality Focus

Reliability

Job Details / Contextual Keywords

Temporary Contract

3-Month Contract

Overtime Available

Full Training Provided

Suffolk

£18–£20 per hour

Engineering Environment

Production Support

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