Mechanical Fitter
Kingswinford, West Midlands
£26,000 - £44,000 per year | Full Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for a well?established, family owned global engineering business specialising in custom engineered industrial machinery used in critical manufacturing applications.
Based at their Kingswinford facility, this role sits within a growing mechanical build team responsible for the assembly and integration of bespoke, project driven machinery supplied to customers in regulated, high performance industries worldwide.
This is a hands on position suited to a skilled Mechanical Fitter who enjoys variety, technical challenge and seeing machines built from the ground up, with opportunities for UK and occasional European site work ( 2 to 4 times a year).
What You'll Do
As part of the mechanical build team, you'll be responsible for assembling complex mechanical units and supporting full machine builds from sub assembly through to final integration.
Key responsibilities include:
Mechanical fitting and assembly of bespoke machine sub assemblies
Working from detailed mechanical drawings and schematics
Installation of hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems
Integration of automation, guarding and vendor supplied equipment
Inspection of parts and assemblies to specification and tolerance
Supporting on site machine installations, upgrades and breakdowns (UK & overseas)
Working collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet build schedules
What's On Offer
Salary: £26,000 - £44,000 depending on experience
Full time, permanent position
Day shift working
Overtime available
Opportunity for UK & international travel
Long term career development within a stable global business
Involvement in high value, low volume bespoke machinery projects
What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder or Mechanical Assembler within a bespoke or precision engineering environment.
Essential requirements:
Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and fluid schematics
Good understanding of tolerances and mechanical principles
A team focused, flexible approach with high attention to detail
Willingness to support travel, overtime and occasional weekend work
Full UK driving licence
Valid passport (Essential)
Right to work in the UK
Mechanical Engineering qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, or similar) are desirable but not essential if practical experience is strong.
Apply Now
If you're a Mechanical Fitter looking for a long term role building bespoke machinery in a highly skilled environment, apply directly through this advert.
Confidential discussions welcomed prior to application.
Client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates