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Posted 02 August, 2026

Mechanical Fitters

Hello Recruitment Associates Ltd
Croydon, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Mechanical Fitters - Engineering - Croydon £30000 to £43000 plus bonus depending on experience

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Hello Recruitment are recruiting Mechanical Fitters within the Croydon workshop of a large engineering business.

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Core responsibilities

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Read technical drawings and familiar with end floats, gear backlash etc

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  • Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection and Re-assembly of mechanical systems, particularly transmission systems, gearboxes and rotating equipment.
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  • Use of precision measuring equipment to make decisions on passing/failing components
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  • Use of overhead and Jib cranes to move heavy equipment safely
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  • Use of basic workshop equipment such as air tools, abrasive wheels, hydraulic presses
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  • Maintain good safety, quality and efficiency levels
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  • Flexibility of skills to carry out testing, basic wiring and mechanical fitting
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  • Maintain good housekeeping, awareness of and adherence to health and safety requirements
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  • Involvement in improvement activities as required
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  • Contribute to daily team stand up meetings
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  • Ability to complete technical documentation as work progresses
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  • To perform other duties as assigned from time to time
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Professional Experience & Education

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  • Minimum four years mechanical fitting, preferably on transmission systems, gearboxes and rotating equipment
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  • Preferably time-served apprentice trained or other relevant qualification
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  • A good understanding of machining practices
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  • Experience in safety critical environments such as Rail could be advantageous
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  • A flexible approach to meet customer demands
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  • Good manual dexterity to handle a number of mechanical fitting tasks
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  • Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings
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  • Good team player
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  • Full understanding of English to work to detailed technical instructions and to be able to complete documentation accurately
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Package Details:-

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  • 36.5 working week; 07:00 – 15:00 Mon – Thurs and Fri 07:00 13:30
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  • £30000 – £43000 (dependant on experience)
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  • 20 days holiday (pro rata)
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  • Annual Bonus (pro rata on year of joining)
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  • Pensions 3% EE and 6% ER
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  • Life Assurance
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  • Salary/Bonus Sacrifice
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  • Private Health Care
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  • Dental Health Care
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  • Cycle to work scheme
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