Mechanical Fitter

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Suffolk on a temporary basis for up to 3 months. The successful candidate will have hands-on mechanical fitting experience, with welding, drilling, and calibration skills essential. No design work is required. Full training will be provided on all company machinery and equipment.Key Responsibilities Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, and maintenance tasks on a variety of machinery and equipment Perform welding, drilling, and calibration work to required standards Read and work from engineering instructions and job sheets (no design responsibilities) Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organised manner Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support daily operations Follow all company health, safety, and environmental proceduresTraining & Development Full training provided on all in-house machinery and equipmentAdditional Information Temporary contract for up to 3 months Overtime available depending on workload Competitive hourly rate of £18£20Skills RequiredEssential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar mechanical/engineering role Proficiency in welding, drilling, and calibration Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills Ability to work accurately and follow technical instructions High attention to detail and commitment to qualityDesirable Skills & Experience Experience operating a forklift and/or overhead crane Valid certificates for lifting equipment (advantageous but not required)KeywordsCore Job KeywordsMechanical FitterMechanical EngineeringMechanical AssemblyMechanical MaintenanceMachinery MaintenanceEquipment AssemblyTechnical SkillsWeldingDrillingCalibrationMechanical FittingFault FindingRoutine InspectionsTool MaintenanceEngineering InstructionsJob SheetsHands-on Mechanical WorkDesirable SkillsForklift OperationOverhead Crane OperationLifting EquipmentManual HandlingSoft Skills / Behavioural KeywordsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingTechnical AccuracyTeamworkSafety AwarenessQuality FocusReliabilityJob Details / Contextual KeywordsTemporary Contract3-Month ContractOvertime AvailableFull Training ProvidedSuffolk£18£20 per hourEngineering EnvironmentProduction Support TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-16