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Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder

Up to £40,000 + Overtime | Days | 37.5 hours | 25 days holiday + bank holidays**

A leading manufacturer of precision machinery is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their build and commissioning team. This role involves assembling bespoke machinery from detailed drawings, working with a variety of mechanical components, and contributing to full machine builds.

The Role

Build and assemble precision taping and winding machinery

Mechanical assembly involving plain bearings, linear bearings, rails and shafts

Installation of rolling element bearings, gearboxes, motors and pneumatic systems

Work with chain and sprocket drives

Use a wide range of hand tools and workshop equipment including lathes, millers, pedestal drills and grinders

Support full new machine builds and bespoke machinery projects

Work from technical drawings and engineering documentation

Use measuring equipment such as micrometers and similar precision tools

Experience and Skills Required

Mechanical fitting or machine-building background

Experience with both small precision equipment and larger machinery

Ability to assemble machinery from drawings

Previous work on bespoke or special-purpose machinery advantageous

Skilled in the use of measuring tools and workshop equipment

Training and Team Structure

On-the-job training provided

Long-term progression opportunities available

Team consists of four fitters supported by three commissioning engineers

Package and Hours

Salary: Up to £40,000

Hours: 37.5 per week

Mon-Thurs: 08:00-16:30

Fri: 08:00-13:30

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

Overtime:

1.25x agreed overtime

1.5x on Saturdays

2x on Sundays (rare)

If you are interested in this role please apply and send your CV to kathryn.van- for a confidential conversation regarding the role

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