At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and assemble bespoke machinery while working with cutting-edge mechanical systems.
- Company: Join a growing specialist machinery manufacturer in a dynamic workshop environment.
- Benefits: Earn £38,000 plus paid overtime and site installation allowances.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating innovative machinery and enjoy a 4-day work week.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, and a good eye for detail required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
Location: Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £38,000 per year + paid overtime at enhanced rates
Additional Earnings: Site installation allowances and additional earning potential when working away
Hours: 4-day week, Monday to Thursday, 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist machinery manufacturer, working on the mechanical fitting, assembly and build of new bespoke equipment, refurbishment of used machinery, and occasional customer-site installations.
The company has a full order book for the next two years, continued growth, and plenty of paid overtime available at enhanced overtime rates for candidates who want to increase their earnings.
The Role
- Building and assembling new bespoke production and process machinery
- Carrying out mechanical fitting, hand fitting, assembly and adjustment work
- Building sub-assemblies and full machinery assemblies
- Installing mechanical components onto machinery builds
- Working with shafts, gears, sprockets, bearings, and gearboxes
- Setting clearances and making mechanical adjustments
- Working with conveyors, guarding, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems
- Reading and working from engineering drawings
- Using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment
- Using equipment such as Verniers, height gauges and other measuring tools
- Modifying parts where required to ensure correct fit and alignment
- Working to tight tolerances
- Supporting the dismantling, refurbishment and rebuild of used machinery when required
- Support occasional customer-site installations, helping to install and commission the bespoke machinery you have built in-house.
What we're looking for
- Experience as a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembler, Bench Fitter or similar
- Good ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Experience building or assembling machinery, production equipment or mechanical systems
- Experience working with shafts, bearings, gearboxes, drive systems or mechanical assemblies
- Confident use of hand tools and power tools
- Experience using measuring equipment such as Verniers, height gauges or similar
- A good eye for detail and the ability to work to tight tolerances
- Experience with bespoke machinery, process machinery, production machinery, conveyors, automated equipment or special purpose machinery would be highly relevant.
This role may suit candidates who have previously worked as: Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembler, Bench Fitter, Assembly Fitter, Mechanical Build Engineer, Machine Builder, Machinery Fitter, Fitter Assembler, Mechanical Technician, Production Machinery Fitter, Special Purpose Machinery Fitter or Mechanical Assembly Technician.
Location
The role is based in Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, and may be suitable for candidates living in or around: Leeds, Holbeck, Morley, Beeston, Hunslet, Pudsey, Bradford, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Batley, Castleford, Garforth, Horsforth, West Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Apply
If you're a hands-on Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Assembler looking for a permanent role focused on new bespoke machinery builds, with a £38,000 basic salary, enhanced overtime rates and a busy, down-to-earth workshop environment, this could be an excellent move.
Mechanical Engineer in Yorkshire employer: SimWest Engineering Recruitment
Join a thriving specialist machinery manufacturer in Holbeck, Leeds, where your skills as a Mechanical Engineer will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary of £38,000, enhanced overtime rates, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, you'll have the opportunity to work on bespoke machinery builds in a busy, down-to-earth workshop environment. Enjoy a 4-day work week that promotes work-life balance while contributing to a company with a full order book and exciting future prospects.
Contact Details:
SimWest Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Team
