Mechanical Fitter

Location:

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

660.00 – 950.00

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Manufacturing Jobs

Job ID:

133111043

Company:

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Posted On:

21 June 2026

Mechanical Fitter – Contract roles – 3 Months Fixed Term

Mechanical Fitters required to join a busy workshop team at an established machine builder in Telford. This is a hands-on role offering variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work on hydraulics and machinery from build through to test. Excellent pay and benefits with plenty of overtime to boost earnings.

Location: Telford

Hours: Days Mon – Friday

Friday – Early finish

As Mechanical Fitter, duties will include:

You will be responsible for the assembly, setting, and testing of machines, working from engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics to deliver a high-quality end product.

. Mechanical fitting and assembly from drawings

. Installation of hydraulic components and pipework

. Machine setting, testing, and fault finding

. Use of hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment

. Working to tight schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards

. Supporting apprentices and sharing best practice

. Maintaining accurate timesheets and workshop standards

. Representing the company professionally on site and with customers

Relevant skills and experience:

. Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and/or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience)

. Proven experience in mechanical fitting within machine building or component assembly industry

. Ability to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics

. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

. A proactive, safety-focused approach

You will have current or recent experience as a bench fitter, maintenance fitter, multi-skilled fitter, mechanical assembler, Mechanical technician, Hydraulic fitter, hydraulic engineer, test

repair technician or mechanical maintenance engineer

In return:

. Varied and challenging work on bespoke machinery

. Supportive team environment

. Hourly rate of around £17 – 18/hr plus regular overtime paid after 38 hours earning you £900/ week

. Fixed term contract direct with company

If you’re a motivated Mechanical Fitter / Tester who takes pride in quality workmanship and Teamwork APPLY TODAY

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