Job Description
Mechanical Fitter Machine Building (Not Just Assembly!)
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours: 4-Day Week Monday to Thursday
Salary: £35,000 £43,000 per annum (DOE) + Paid Overtime & Additional Allowances
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter with true mechanical empathy and a passion for precision engineering?
This established manufacturer in Leeds is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their close-knit team. This is not your standard parts assembly role you ll be building complex machines where your understanding of mechanical fit, clearances, lubrication and fine adjustments is critical to ensuring each build functions exactly as intended.
What you ll be doing:
- Build and fit bespoke machinery from scratch not just bolting parts together
- Apply your deep understanding of tolerances, clearances and lubrication points
- Work hands-on with bearings, bushes, shafts, and moving parts, ensuring long-term reliability
What we re looking for:
- Proven experience building complete machines not just basic sub-assemblies
- Strong practical understanding of mechanical principles, fits and tolerances
- Ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings and specs
- Genuine pride in your work with a right first time attitude
Why you ll love it:
- Enjoy a true work-life balance with a 4-day working week long weekends!
- Earn well with a competitive salary plus paid overtime and extra daily allowances
- Join a supportive team that takes real pride in quality workmanship and precision engineering
Who this could be perfect for:
Whether your current title is Mechanical Fitter, Assembly Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Engineer, Fitter & Turner, Machine Tool Fitter, Assembly Technician, Production Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer if you have hands-on experience building complete machines (not just basic assembly) and take real pride in doing the job right, we want to hear from you.
Ready to join a team that genuinely appreciates your mechanical expertise? Click Apply Now to submit your CV today!
