Mechanical Fitter - Special Purpose Machinery

Bognor Regis, West Sussex | Permanent

39-hour week (Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm) | £19.50/hour

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.

The Role

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.

Key responsibilities include:

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)

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in a manufacturing environment as a Mechanical Fitter or a similar role

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

What's on Offer

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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