Mechanical Fitter
Location: Leicester
Pay Rate: £14 – £16 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days
Engineering @365 is working with a leading manufacturer of heavy plant machinery, supplying robust equipment to the construction, mining, and agricultural sectors. We’re now looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter to join the team at their modern manufacturing facility in Leicester.
About the Role:
As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll be working in a clean, well-equipped workshop carrying out high-quality mechanical assembly of a wide variety of heavy plant machinery. This is a hands-on role focused on building equipment from the ground up, using technical drawings and working closely with the production team to meet build schedules and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out workshop-based mechanical assembly of heavy plant machinery and equipment
- Work from engineering drawings and parts lists to build machinery to specification
- Use hand and power tools for fitting, bolting, aligning, and testing assemblies
- Check builds against specifications to ensure quality and accuracy
- Support mechanical build processes from start to finish
- Assist in continuous improvement of mechanical assembly methods
- Maintain a tidy, safe, and well-organised work area
- Work as part of a team to meet production targets and deadlines
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a mechanical fitter, ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Confident with mechanical assembly techniques and use of workshop tools
- Able to read and work from engineering drawings with minimal supervision
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic components is an advantage
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Team player with a proactive and reliable attitude
- A safety-first approach and understanding of workshop H&S practices
- A flexible and skilled mechanical fitter ready to get stuck in
How to Apply:
To apply for the Mechanical Fitter role, please contact sam@engineering-365.co.uk or aimeecatlow@engineering-365.co.uk!