Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter - Special Purpose Machinery

Bognor Regis, West Sussex | Permanent | 39-hour week | Competitive Salary + Overtime

I'm recruiting on behalf of a well‑established UK machine builder specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automation and special purpose machinery supplied to customers worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Fitter to their engineering team.

This is a hands‑on, workshop‑based position focused on the mechanical build of custom‑built machinery, from sub‑assembly through to final build and test.

• Mechanical assembly of special purpose machinery from engineering drawings
• Building frames, guards, rollers, shafts, bearings and mechanical assemblies
• Setting and aligning components to specification
• Basic pneumatic fitting (cylinders, valves, pipework – training available)
• Supporting machine build, testing and fault‑finding in‑house
• Occasional assistance with installations (UK / overseas – infrequent)

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder
• Background in automation, special purpose machinery or industrial equipment
• Confident reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
• Practical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Apprenticeship or formal mechanical training advantageous

• Permanent role with a stable, engineering‑led business
• 39‑hour working week (day shift)
• Varied work – no repetitive production‑line fitting
• Overtime available
• Long‑term opportunity with scope for development

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