We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Suffolk on a temporary basis for up to 3 months. The successful candidate will have hands-on mechanical fitting experience, with welding, drilling, and calibration skills essential. No design work is required. Full training will be provided on all company machinery and equipment. Key Responsibilities Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, and maintenance tasks on a variety of machinery and equipment Perform welding, drilling, and calibration work to required standards Read and work from engineering instructions and job sheets (no design responsibilities) Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organised manner Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support daily operations Follow all company health, safety, and environmental procedures Training & Development Full training provided on all in-house machinery and equipment Additional Information Temporary contract for up to 3 months Overtime available depending on workload Competitive hourly rate of 18 20 Skills Required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or in a similar mechanical/engineering role Proficiency in welding, drilling, and calibration Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills Ability to work accurately and follow technical instructions High attention to detail and commitment to quality Desirable Skills & Experience Experience operating a forklift and/or overhead crane Valid certificates for lifting equipment (advantageous but not required) Keywords Core Job Keywords Mechanical Fitter Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Assembly Mechanical Maintenance Machinery Maintenance Equipment Assembly Technical Skills Welding Drilling Calibration Mechanical Fitting Fault Finding Routine Inspections Tool Maintenance Engineering Instructions Job Sheets Hands-on Mechanical Work Desirable Skills Forklift Operation Overhead Crane Operation Lifting Equipment Manual Handling Soft Skills / Behavioural Keywords Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Technical Accuracy Teamwork Safety Awareness Quality Focus Reliability Job Details / Contextual Keywords Temporary Contract 3-Month Contract Overtime Available Full Training Provided Suffolk 1820 per hour Engineering Environment Production Support TPBN1_UKTJ
Job Title
Mechanical Fitter