Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter - Special Purpose Machinery Bognor Regis, West Sussex | Permanent | 39-hour week | Competitive Salary + Overtime 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 as a Mechanical Fitter / Machine Builder Background in automation, special purpose machinery or industrial equipment 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 WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-12