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
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