Mechanical Fitter

Salary/Rate:£38,000 pa
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Leeds
County:West Yorkshire
Engineering Discipline:Mechanical Fitters
Sector:Special Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Job ref:SW0065
Post Date:January 27, 2026
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About the Role

Mechanical Fitter Job - Mechanical Assembly Engineer | Leeds

  • Permanent
  • 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.

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