Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter Northwich, Cheshire Up to £40,000 DOE 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 16:30 Friday: 07:45 to 12:15 (early finish) The Company We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering business based in Cheshire. This is a family run organisation with a strong reputation, modern equipment, and a genuinely supportive working environment. The Role Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for the assembly, disassembly and testing of bespoke machinery. This is a hands-on role involving the build of complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings, with occasional involvement in on site installations. Key Responsibilities Assemble and build mechanical components and complex units from engineering drawings Align materials and fit parts to tight tolerances Select and modify components based on measurements and specifications Carry out mechanical fitting work including drilling, tapping and adjustments Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely Support installations on customer sites when required, including occasional travel About You Time served Mechanical Engineering qualification, Level 3 or equivalent Strong background in mechanical fitting, not just basic assembly Experience working with tolerances, measurements and component adjustments Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Hands on bench experience including drilling, tapping, lathes and milling Knowledge of measuring equipment and fitting processes Strong attention to detail and quality standards Team player with a proactive approach Good understanding of health and safety practices Desirable Experience with pneumatics Flexibility to support occasional installations, including potential international travel What’s On Offer £40,00,000 basic 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension contribution Overtime and expenses paid Sick pay scheme 3x life assurance Modern working environment with new equipment Friendly, close-knit team within a stable business Why Join This is a great opportunity to join a business where engineering is valued, work is varied, and you are not just another number. You will be working on bespoke builds in a clean, well-organised environment with a team that takes pride in what they do. Keywords Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Fitter, Assembly Technician, Machine Builder, Bespoke Machinery Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services. View our latest jobs today on our website (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn. IndWin Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you! The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed) /> Many Thanks