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Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WR9, Hampton Lovett, Worcestershire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Droitwitch, Worcestershire
Reports To: Production / Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Company

Founded in 1966, the company is a specialist engineering company designing and manufacturing bespoke tooling solutions for UK manufacturers. Operating from its in-house facilities in Droitwich, the business delivers work holding fixtures, robotic welding fixtures, positioners, and end-of-arm tooling solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors including automotive, off-highway, industrial systems, and manufacturing automation.

With a strong reputation for precision engineering, innovation, and quality workmanship, the company continues to invest in advanced CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly technologies.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join their growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, fitting, installation, and testing of bespoke tooling systems, fixtures, manipulators, and engineered mechanical solutions manufactured in-house.

This is a hands-on role suited to an individual with strong mechanical assembly experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work from engineering drawings within a precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Mechanical assembly and fitting of bespoke tooling systems and engineered products.

- Build and assemble: Work holding fixtures, robotic welding fixtures, positioners and manipulators, and end-of-arm tooling.

- Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentation

- Install and align pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical components

- Carry out drilling, tapping, reaming, and precision fitting activities

- Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely and effectively

- Conduct testing, fault finding, and adjustments during assembly processes

- Work closely with fabrication, machining, and design teams to ensure build quality and project delivery

- Support machine and tooling installation activities both in-house and occasionally on customer sites

- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality, and health & safety

- Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities across the workshop

Candidate Requirements

Essential

- Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Toolmaker, Assembly Technician, or similar engineering role

- Ability to read and understand engineering and technical drawings

- Strong mechanical assembly and fitting skills

- Experience working within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment

- Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems

- Good practical problem-solving skills

- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Positive attitude with strong work ethic and reliability

Desirable

- Experience working with bespoke tooling, jigs, fixtures, or automation equipment

- Welding or fabrication experience

- Forklift or overhead crane experience

- Apprentice-trained or relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ / City & Guilds / HNC)

- Experience supporting robotic or automated manufacturing systems

What They Offer

- Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging engineering projects

- Modern engineering and manufacturing environment

- Supportive and experienced engineering team

- Long-term career development opportunities

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Overtime opportunities where available

- Company pension scheme

- Training and development support

- Working Environment

The role is primarily workshop-based at our Droitwich facility and involves working alongside CNC machinists, fabricators, designers, and assembly engineers on bespoke engineered solutions manufactured entirely in-house

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