Mechanical Fitter Job - Mechanical Assembly Engineer | Leeds

Leeds, West Yorkshire
£38,000 + Paid Overtime + Additional Allowances
4-Day Week - Monday to Thursday (37hrs)

Are you a Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Assembler with strong mechanical fitting and mechanical assembly skills? Do you enjoy hands-on engineering, working on full machinery build projects, and assembling bespoke equipment rather than repetitive sub-assembly work?

If so, this permanent role with a well-established engineering manufacturer could be the ideal next move in your career.

The Role:

As a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembler, you'll play a key role in a skilled machine build team assembling complex special-purpose machinery. This is full end-to-end mechanical assembly, not simple bolt-on work - you will be involved in the complete equipment build process.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

* Full mechanical assembly of bespoke machines from the ground up

* Precision mechanical fitting, fine adjustments, correct clearances, and lubrication

* Working with shafts, bearings, gears, linkages, pneumatics, and other precision components

* Using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools (micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges)

* Reading and interpreting detailed mechanical and engineering drawings

* Final inspection, testing, and verification during the machinery build process

What You'll Bring:

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembler, Mechanical Assembly Fitter, Assembly Fitter or Assembly Engineer within a machinery build or engineering environment

* Strong understanding of mechanical principles, tolerances, and machine-build standards

* Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings

* A passion for building high-quality machinery and equipment

What's on Offer:

* 4-Day Week (Mon-Thu, 37 hours)

* £38,000 + paid overtime + additional allowances

* Stable and secure role with a well-established engineering manufacturer

* Supportive, close-knit team with genuine pride in machinery build quality

* Opportunities to progress as the company continues to invest and expand

Apply Now for a Mechanical Fitter role in Leeds