Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembly Engineer

Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembly Engineer

Manchester | £17–£19 per hour / £32,500 - £36,000 (DOE)

Paid Overtime at 1.5x

Monday–Friday Days | 1pm Friday Finish | Permanent Position

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Engineer or Machine Builder who enjoys building machinery from the ground up?

We are recruiting for an established engineering business in Manchester with a strong order book and continued demand for its machinery and equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled, long-serving engineering team, working on the mechanical build and assembly of industrial machinery within a modern workshop environment.

With regular overtime, excellent working hours and opportunities to develop new skills, this is an ideal role for someone looking for a stable, long-term position.

The Role

* Mechanical fitting, assembly and build of industrial machinery and equipment.

* Building mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies from engineering drawings.

* Precision fitting, bench fitting and general mechanical assembly work.

* Using hand and power tools to assemble mechanical components.

* Working alongside experienced Mechanical Fitters throughout the build process.

* Supporting the testing and preparation of completed equipment.

What We're Looking For

* Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Engineer, Machine Builder or similar.

* Previous experience building or assembling industrial machinery or equipment.

* Good mechanical fitting and bench fitting skills.

* Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.

* A practical, hands-on approach and good attention to detail.

Fabrication or welding experience would be an advantage, but is not essential. Training is available for those keen to develop these skills.

What's on Offer?

* £17–£19 per hour / £32,500 - £36,000 (DOE)

* Regular overtime paid at 1.5x, offering excellent additional earning potential.

* Private Healthcare, Life Assurance & Company Pension

* Monday to Friday, days only – 1pm finish on Fridays.

* Permanent, workshop-based position.

* Modern engineering facilities and excellent staff amenities.

* Supportive, experienced engineering team with low staff turnover.

* Cross-training, upskilling and ongoing development opportunities.

* Strong order book providing long-term job stability.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Engineer or Machine Builder looking for a permanent position offering excellent working hours, regular overtime and opportunities to develop your skills, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Apply today to find out more