Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter Wakefield | £17.00–£19.00 per hour (DOE) | Permanent | Days A precision engineering business in Wakefield is looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join their team on a permanent basis. You'll be assembling and installing special purpose machinery to exacting quality and safety standards, with occasional site-based installation work at customer locations. What you'll be doing: Assembling and fitting machinery from detailed engineering drawings Installing machinery at customer sites when required Operating hand tools, lifting equipment, and workshop machinery Conducting risk assessments and following HSE procedures Collaborating with client technical teams during installation Contributing to process improvements and innovation What you need: HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering Proven mechanical assembly experience, ideally with some electrical or pneumatic knowledge Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings Good understanding of machine safety Strong communication skills and comfortable in customer-facing situations Flexibility to travel when required What's on offer: £17.00–£19.00 per hour depending on experience Days: 08:00–16:30 Mon–Thu / 08:00–15:15 Fri Bonus scheme and company pension Ongoing training and development Enhanced family leave and employee wellbeing initiatives This is a permanent position with a well-regarded precision engineering business, offering varied and interesting work on bespoke machinery alongside a stable, skilled team. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email