Posted 29 July, 2026
Mechanical Fitter
Hudson Shribman
PE1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Mechanical Assembler / Fitter Peterborough Are you mechanically minded with experience building, assembling or repairing equipment? Looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful engineering manufacturer? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business in Peterborough that designs and manufactures specialist industrial machinery supplied to customers across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Assembler / Workshop Fitter , offering the opportunity to secure a permanent role with ongoing training and development. The Role Working within a busy engineering workshop, you'll assist in the assembly and build of bespoke industrial machinery from engineering drawings. You'll work alongside experienced engineers building high-quality equipment before it is installed at customer sites. Your duties will include: Mechanical assembly of bespoke machinery and equipment Building sub-assemblies using engineering drawings Using hand and power tools Fitting mechanical components Supporting machine build and final assembly Identifying and reporting build issues Maintaining a safe, clean and organised workshop Occasional travel to customer sites to assist with installations Every project is different, giving you the opportunity to continually develop your engineering skills. We're looking for someone with: Previous mechanical assembly or fitting experience Ability to use hand and power tools confidently Experience reading engineering drawings (preferred) Good practical problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail A positive attitude and willingness to learn Ability to work independently and within a team Candidates from any of the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply: Mechanical Assembler Assembly Technician Mechanical Fitter Production Technician Machine Builder Vehicle Technician Plant or Agricultural Machinery HGV Technician Maintenance Technician Ex-Forces (REME) Manufacturing or Engineering Operative with strong mechanical aptitude The Company Our client , is a global manufacturer of specialist industrial machinery and engineered equipment. From their Peterborough facility, they design and build bespoke machinery supplied to customers across a wide range of manufacturing industries worldwide. They are known for producing high-quality engineered solutions and offer employees the opportunity to work on varied, interesting projects rather than repetitive production work. What's on Offer £28,000 - £33,000 Temp to Permanent opportunity 37-hour working week Monday to Friday Overtime opportunities Training and ongoing development Varied machine build work Stable international engineering business Long-term career prospects If you're looking to develop your engineering career with a respected manufacturer that genuinely invests in its people, we'd like to hear from you
