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Mechanical Fitter

Owen Danielsleicestershire, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 4 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Mechanical Fitter role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £42,000 and the chance to work with a leading engineering firm, developing your skills in precision machinery assembly. You'll thrive here if you have a strong mechanical assembly background and experience with pneumatics and hydraulics, contributing to impactful projects within a supportive team. Apply today to advance your career in a dynamic environment!

Quick Overview

Salary
£30k - £42k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
leicestershire, england, United Kingdom
CNC

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter


Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools, including pneumatics, hydraulics, or pressure-based fluid systems? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical assembly background, the ability to read engineering drawings, and experience building precision machinery to a high standard.


Mechanical Fitter

Permanent Position

Salary: £30,000–£42,000 (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Leicestershire


Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

• Assemble mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for CNC machine tools to engineering specifications

• Install and assemble pneumatic, hydraulic, and pressure-based fluid systems

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation

• Carry out mechanical testing, fault finding, and adjustments to ensure equipment meets quality standards

• Work closely with the engineering and production teams to ensure projects are completed on time

• Maintain a safe and organised working environment while following company health and safety procedures


Mechanical Fitter

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, or Mechanical Assembly Technician

• Experience assembling mechanical assemblies for CNC machine tools or similar precision machinery

• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and pressure-based fluid systems

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing quality work

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


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