Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gainsborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Mechanical fitting Reading technical drawings Pneumatic systems Hydraulic systems Manufacturing environment Attention to detail Team work

FULL DESCRIPTION

Fitter

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters. You will be required to perform various fitting and assembly tasks in a busy and modern manufacturing production facility. Experience with assembling and rebuilding of food packaging / processing machinery would be preferable.

The role will include:

  • Mechanical assembly of component parts, in sub-assemblies as well as overall machine builds, and pre-delivery testing of them
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings, models and BOM’s, and to build assemblies and machines from the information provided
  • Ability to dismantle and overhaul used assemblies and machines
  • Knowledge of pneumatic / hydraulic systems
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area
  • Completing given tasks safely and efficiently
  • Ability to work to deadlines to meet business objectives
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Interaction with other departments such as design, electrical etc
  • Further training available if needed
  • Option to travel in the UK or overseas for machine commissioning

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • A relevant mechanical Apprenticeship and / or industry experience
  • Experience working on packaging machines is desirable
  • Good inter-personal skills, team work, hands-on and flexible approach with effective communication skills
  • Relevant previous mechanical fitting experience
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work methodically and to high standards, with good attention to detail
  • Ability to work to close tolerances
  • Ability to be proactive and work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of pneumatic / hydraulic systems preferable
  • Electrical knowledge would be an advantage but not essential

Application Instructions

Please email your CV to our HR Manager, Alan Shaw, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] if you would like to be considered.

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