At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and assemble bespoke machinery, with occasional installations at customer sites.
- Company: Reputable precision engineering business in Wakefield with a supportive team.
- Benefits: £17.20 per hour, potential for permanent role, ongoing training, and bonus scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic workshop environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Hands-on work with unique machinery and clear pathways to long-term employment.
- Qualifications: HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience; mechanical assembly skills required.
The predicted salary is between 17.2 - 17.2 £ per hour.
A well-established precision engineering business in Wakefield is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join its team on an initial 12-week temporary contract with genuine potential to go further. The work is hands-on and varied—building and assembling bespoke, low-volume machinery in a close-knit workshop, with the occasional trip out to customer sites for installations. After 12 weeks, there are three possible outcomes: a permanent role, a rolling contract, or a clean parting of ways if it’s not the right fit. No ambiguity, no grey areas.
If you know your way around a drawing, take pride in a well-built machine, and want to prove yourself with a reputable engineering business, this is a strong opportunity.
The Role:
- Building and assembling special purpose machinery from engineering drawings
- Installing equipment at customer premises when required
- Using hand tools, lifting equipment and workshop machinery
- Carrying out risk assessments and working to HSE safe working practices
- Liaising with customer technical teams during installation phases
- Contributing ideas to improve build methods and assembly processes
What We’re Looking For:
- HNC in Mechanical Engineering or solid equivalent hands-on experience
- Proven background in mechanical assembly or machinery build
- Confident reading and working from detailed engineering drawings
- Sound understanding of machine safety and safe systems of work
- Comfortable in customer-facing environments when out on site
- Willing to travel occasionally for installation work
- Experience with basic electrical or pneumatic systems is a bonus—not a dealbreaker
What’s on Offer:
- £17.20 per hour
- 12-week temporary contract to start
- Three clear outcomes at 12 weeks: permanent role, rolling contract, or contract end
- Day shifts: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30 / Fri 08:00–15:15
- Bonus scheme and company pension if taken on permanently
- Ongoing training and development
A genuine chance to get into a respected precision engineering business, working on interesting one-off machinery—with a clear and honest route to something longer-term for the right person.
Mechanical Fitter in Wakefield employer: Recruit Engineering
Join a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering comprehensive training and clear progression opportunities within the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire regions. With a supportive work culture and a guaranteed bonus structure, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to work independently while honing your technical skills in a dynamic environment.
