At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and build bespoke industrial machinery from engineering drawings in a dynamic workshop.
- Company: Global manufacturer of specialist industrial machinery with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, stable career prospects, and overtime options.
- Other info: Long-term career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a team where every project is unique and develop your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical assembly or fitting and ability to use hand and power tools.
Mechanical Assembler / Fitter
Peterborough
Are you mechanically minded with experience building, assembling or repairing equipment? Looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful engineering manufacturer?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business in Peterborough that designs and manufactures specialist industrial machinery supplied to customers across the UK and internationally.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Assembler / Workshop Fitter, offering the opportunity to secure a permanent role with ongoing training and development.
The Role
Working within a busy engineering workshop, you'll assist in the assembly and build of bespoke industrial machinery from engineering drawings.
You'll work alongside experienced engineers building high-quality equipment before it is installed at customer sites.
Your duties will include:
- Mechanical assembly of bespoke machinery and equipment
- Building sub-assemblies using engineering drawings
- Using hand and power tools
- Fitting mechanical components
- Supporting machine build and final assembly
- Identifying and reporting build issues
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop
- Occasional travel to customer sites to assist with installations
Every project is different, giving you the opportunity to continually develop your engineering skills.
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous mechanical assembly or fitting experience
- Ability to use hand and power tools confidently
- Experience reading engineering drawings (preferred)
- Good practical problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and within a team
Candidates from any of the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
- Mechanical Assembler
- Assembly Technician
- Mechanical Fitter
- Production Technician
- Machine Builder
- Vehicle Technician
- Plant or Agricultural Machinery
- HGV Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Ex-Forces (REME)
- Manufacturing or Engineering Operative with strong mechanical aptitude
The Company
Our client , is a global manufacturer of specialist industrial machinery and engineered equipment. From their Peterborough facility, they design and build bespoke machinery supplied to customers across a wide range of manufacturing industries worldwide.
They are known for producing high-quality engineered solutions and offer employees the opportunity to work on varied, interesting projects rather than repetitive production work.
What's on Offer
- £28,000 - £33,000
- Temp to Permanent opportunity
- 37-hour working week
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime opportunities
- Training and ongoing development
- Varied machine build work
- Stable international engineering business
- Long-term career prospects
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Mechanical Fitter employer: Hudson Shribman
Join a dynamic engineering and R&D team as a Project Engineer in Hydraulics, where you will be at the forefront of delivering advanced industrial equipment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and hands-on problem-solving. Located in the South East, this role provides unique opportunities for international travel and direct customer engagement, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
