Mechanical Fitter

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Are you a hands-on Multiskilled Engineer with a broad skill set and a passion for solving complex challenges? Do you enjoy working across diverse sectors—from aerospace to automotive, packaging to robotics—and seeing your work come to life in high-impact systems?
Join a growing, forward-thinking engineering company with a packed order book and a reputation for delivering bespoke solutions to global clients. This is your chance to work on exciting, varied projects in an environment that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and cross-sector knowledge sharing.
Responsibilities:

  • Build, assemble, and commission bespoke machines and production lines both in-house and at customer sites
  • Carry out servicing and fault-finding on existing machinery, delivering rapid, high-quality solutions
  • Collaborate with internal and customer teams to enhance system performance and integrate improvements
  • Apply your expertise in pneumatics and mechanical systems to help bring cutting-edge innovations to life
  • Play a key role in delivering projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, packaging, and robotics
    Experience Required:
  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering, tool making, assembly, and servicing
  • Strong working knowledge of pneumatics, particularly in high-volume, mass-production setting
  • Exposure to assembly lines, conveyor systems, and special purpose machinery
  • A natural problem-solver with a hands-on approach and a creative mindset
  • Willingness to work on-site and off-site, including regular travel to customer facilities
  • Solid understanding of site health & safety protocols
    Interested? Click Apply below to find out more

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