Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter - Scunthorpe

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 16:30 Friday: 07:45 to 13:15 (early finish)

The Company

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering business based in Scunthorpe. This is a multi national organisation with a strong reputation, modern equipment, and a genuinely supportive working environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for the assembly, disassembly and testing of bespoke machinery.

This is a hands-on role involving the service and retrofit of complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings, with occasional involvement in on site installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and build mechanical components and complex units from engineering drawings

• Align materials and fit parts to tight tolerances

• Select and modify components based on measurements and specifications

• Carry out mechanical fitting work including drilling, tapping and adjustments

• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely

• Support installations on customer sites when required, including occasional travel

About You

• Time served Mechanical Engineering qualification, Level 3 or equivalent

• Strong background in mechanical fitting, not just basic assembly

• Experience working with tolerances, measurements and component adjustments

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Hands on bench experience including drilling, tapping, lathes and milling

• Knowledge of measuring equipment and fitting processes

• Strong attention to detail and quality standards

• Team player with a proactive approach

• Good understanding of health and safety practices

Desirable

• Experience with gearboxes

• Flexibility to support occasional installations, including potential national travel

What’s On Offer

• £40,00,000 basic

• 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension contribution

• Overtime and expenses paid

• Sick pay scheme

• 3x life assurance

• Modern working environment with new equipment

• Friendly, close-knit team within a stable business

Why Join

This is a great opportunity to join a business where engineering is valued, work is varied, and you are not just another number. You will be working on bespoke builds in a clean, well-organised environment with a team that takes pride in what they do.

Keywords

Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Fitter, Assembly Technician, Machine Builder, Bespoke Machinery