Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Bognor Regis, West Sussex | Permanent

39-hour week (Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm) | £19.50/hour

I’m recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK machine builder specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke automation and special purpose machinery supplied to customers worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Fitter to their engineering team.

The Role

This is a hands-on, workshop-based position focused on the mechanical build of custom-built machinery, from sub-assembly through to final build and test.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mechanical assembly of special purpose machinery from engineering drawings
• Building frames, guards, rollers, shafts, bearings and mechanical assemblies
• Setting and aligning components to specification
• Basic pneumatic fitting (cylinders, valves, pipework – training available)
• Operating CNC machinery for basic component modification or manufacture (where required)
• Supporting machine build, testing and fault-finding in-house
• Safe use of workshop equipment including forklifts for material handling and movement

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment as a Mechanical Fitter or similar role
• Experience operating CNC machinery (milling/turning advantageous)
• Valid forklift licence (or previous experience operating forklifts)
• Confident reading and interpreting mechanical drawings
• Practical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small engineering team
• Apprenticeship or formal mechanical training advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role with a stable, engineering-led business
• 39-hour working week (day shift)
• Varied work – no repetitive production-line fitting
• Overtime available
• Long-term opportunity with scope for development

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