Mechanical Fitter

First Achieve Engineering Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established international engineering manufacturer operating within advanced industrial and materials processing. Due to sustained growth and ongoing projects, they are looking to strengthen their mechanical build team with the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.

This position sits within a specialist assembly environment, working on complex, high-spec mechanical systems. You'll be involved from build through to testing and, on occasion, on-site installation support.

• Assembling mechanical systems to engineering drawings and build specifications

• Installing and connecting pipework and components across multiple systems, including:
  Water and cooling circuits (manifolds, pump skids, interconnections, Pneumatic pipework and air systems, Vacuum pipework and associated components, Inert gas lines using stainless steel materials

• Working with materials such as mild steel, stainless steel and copper

• Carrying out mechanical fault finding and rectification

• Inspecting parts and assemblies to ensure quality and compliance

• Completing vacuum and pressure testing (full training provided)

• Supporting installation and repair work at customer sites when required

• Time-served / apprenticeship-trained Mechanical Fitter

• Background in mechanical assembly, industrial machinery or heavy engineering

• Comfortable working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Proactive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn new skills

• Brazing experience

• Basic welding capability

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems

• Forklift or scissor lift licence

• Confined space training

• Permanent role with a global engineering business

• Varied, technically interesting work on bespoke equipment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Quarterly bonus scheme

• Enhanced pension options including salary exchange and pension top-up

• Life assurance

• Strong long-term career and development prospects

If you're a Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, long-term role within a high-end engineering environment, apply today via First Achieve Engineering Recruitment.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.