Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder (Manufacturing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
3 months ago
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£60,000 – £80,000 pa
Posted
5 Feb 2026 (3 months ago)

Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder (Manufacturing)

£35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + Early Friday Finish

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Are you a Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder or similar with a Industrial / Automation / Control system / Conveyor or similar background looking to join a growing company who can offer career progression, a host of company benefits and a range of unique projects to work on for companies all over the world? This is a great opportunity to get international exposure with travel to Canada, USA and more.

On offer is the opportunity to work for a company that design and manufacture bespoke automated machinery for a range of companies encompassing pharmaceutical, packing, manufacturing among many other industries. To date there has not been an automation challenge the company has walked away from. From robotics to packaging machinery this company does it all.

This role will involve the building and installation of industrial machinery in the manufacturing sector. You will travel 30% of the time UK wide and internationally to clients sites to liaise and understand what is needed in terms of machinery. Generous allowances and hotels included with overtime compensation for travel.

This role would suit a Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder (Manufacturing) or similar with a Machinery / Automation / Control system or similar background looking to get great exposure to the bespoke automation sector for a range of international clients for a company that can offer career progression and a host of company benefits.

The Role

Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder
Travel around the UK and Abroad
The Person

Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder (Manufacturing) or similar
Background in Industrial / Automation / Control System / Conveyor machinery
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