Mechanical Fitter

Position: Mechanical Fitter (Permanent)
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.

About the Role

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.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

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

What We're Looking For

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

Additional Skills (Advantageous, Not Essential)

Brazing experience

Basic welding capability

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Forklift or scissor lift licence

Confined space training

What's in It for You

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

Apply

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