Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Tired of feeling like just another pair of hands on the tools?

Here’s your chance to join an engineering business where your skills genuinely make a difference and where a temporary role could easily turn into something permanent.

This Mechanical Fitter position is based at a modern engineering facility in Peterborough, working on the refurbishment, assembly, and maintenance of high‑precision industrial machinery. You’ll play a key role in bringing complex mechanical systems back to life, from strip‑down and rebuild through to testing and pre‑delivery quality checks.

It’s a hands‑on, workshop‑based role, ideal for someone who takes pride in precision engineering and wants to work within a supportive, well‑structured environment.

• Disassemble, refurbish, and reassemble mechanical and electro‑mechanical equipment to engineering drawings and specifications
• Carry out diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and components
• Build, align, and test machines as part of workshop projects, ensuring the highest quality standards
• Support the full life cycle of machinery refurbishment from inspection to commissioning
• Perform mechanical testing, fault‑finding, and pre‑delivery verification
• Maintain an organised, safe, and efficient workspace at all times

• Time‑served Mechanical Fitter or completed an engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent experience)
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Strong practical knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Confident using hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and lifting gear
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a small, skilled engineering team

Pay Rate: £19.97 per hour

Contract:

Long‑term temporary (6-8 months) with genuine opportunity to go permanent

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm

Benefits:
Overtime available

This Mechanical Fitter role offers the best of both worlds, the stability of a long‑term contract with the potential to become a permanent fixture in a globally recognised engineering business.

If you’re ready to put your mechanical fitting expertise to work on precision machinery and take the next step in your career, apply now and don’t miss out on this opportunity.