Mechanical Fitter
- LE8, Wigston Magna, Leicestershire
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
Mechanical Fitter
Location: Leicester Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + monthly bonus, overtime and Monthly bonus scheme
OTE: Up to £55,000–£60,000 Working Hours: Days – with an early finish on Fridays Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Machine Tool Engineer with a strong background in CNC machine tool assembly, precision alignment and commissioning?
We are currently looking for a skilled engineer to join an established team in the Leicester area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with high-precision machinery and has experience building and aligning complex multi-axis CNC machines.
The Role
As a Machine Tool Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly, precision alignment and commissioning of a range of high-quality CNC machine tools.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building and assembling a variety of CNC machine tools
- Precision alignment of 5-axis CNC machinery
- Carrying out complex mechanical alignment to tight tolerances
- Using specialist precision equipment, including Renishaw systems and autocollimators
- Working with DTIs (Dial Test Indicators)
- Aligning ball screws and linear guide rails
- Carrying out mechanical testing and fault finding
- Supporting basic machine control commissioning
- Ensuring machines meet required quality and accuracy standards
- Working closely with the wider engineering team to complete projects efficiently
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with a solid background in machine tool fitting, mechanical assembly and precision alignment.
You should have:
- Proven experience as a Machine Tool Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or similar
- Strong experience assembling and commissioning CNC machine tools
- Excellent knowledge of precision mechanical alignment
- Experience working with 5-axis machinery would be highly beneficial
- Familiarity with Renishaw equipment, autocollimators and DTIs
- Experience aligning ball screws and linear rails
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
- The ability to commute to the LE8 area
Interested?
If you're an experienced Machine Tool Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking for a new opportunity where your precision engineering skills will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Leicester


