Mechanical Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)
Permanent Contract| Wortley, Leeds | £35,932 + Annual Bonus
You’llbe assembling and testing precision metal forming equipment for one of the world’smostrecognisedengineering brands -a company that’s won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times. Thisisn’ta line-building job.It’sskilled mechanical fitter work, with complexity, variety, and real engineering credibility. Ifyou’rea mechanical fitter in Leeds looking for a permanent role, read on.
Why This Role Stands Out
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£35,932 per year+ non-contractual annual bonus — competitive for skilled mechanical fitter roles in the Leeds area.
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33 daysannual leave— well above average for contract positions.
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Enhanced pension schemeand health cash plan included.
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Free on-site parkingat the Wortley, Leeds facility.
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Permanent contract with progression routes— this client promotes from within.
The Company
Our client is a world-class OEM engineering businessoperatingacross 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover.They’reknown internationally for precision metal forming and finishing equipment -and for investing in the people who build it. Multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. A global name. A Leeds operation. A proper engineering environment.
The Role
Based at the Wortley, Leeds site,you’llplay a key role in the assembly and testing of bespoke OEM machinery to precise customer specifications. Thisisn’trepetitive production work -you’llbe involved in problem solving, supporting less experienced colleagues, and contributing to non-conformance investigations. Ifyou’vegot depth as a mechanical fitter, there’s room to use it.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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Assembly and testing of OEM machinery to meet customer requirements and engineering drawings
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Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on non-complex assembly tasks
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Carrying out Operator Asset Care and maintaining 6S standards
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Escalating parts, drawings, routings, and machine faults through the correct channels
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Participating in non-conformance investigations using 5Y/8Dmethodology
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Following stock control procedures accurately
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Providing on-the-job training and support to apprentices and new starters
About You
We’relooking for an experienced mechanical fitter who takes quality and safety seriously.You’llneed:
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Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar mechanical assembly or fitting role
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Confident reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures
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Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment
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Familiarity with 6S, lean manufacturing, or structured problem-solving tools (5Y/8D an advantage)
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Any background in metal forming, press tooling, or industrial OEM machinery is a distinct advantage
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Flexible, proactive, team-oriented — and someone whodoesn’tneed to be told twice to escape a problem
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Mechanical Assembly Fitter in Leeds employer: Cubed Talent
Join a globally recognised leader in high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, where your skills as an Assembly Fitter will be valued in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With competitive pay, generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave and an enhanced pension, and opportunities for career growth within a company that prioritises innovation and quality, this role in Wortley, Leeds offers a meaningful and rewarding employment experience. Embrace the chance to develop your mechanical expertise while contributing to a team that celebrates collaboration and excellence.
