Mechanical Fitter

Company: Platform Recruitment
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Mechanical Fitter – Sandy, Bedfordshire – £34-37k

My client is a successful UK manufacturer specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke machinery. With a growing production team, they are continuing to expand and are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their team.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work on the assembly, testing and maintenance of specialist machinery supplied to customers across a range of industries worldwide.

Your responsibilities will includes:

+ Reading and interpreting mechanical assembly and pneumatic drawings.

+ Mechanically and pneumatically assembling bespoke and special-purpose machinery.

+ Building machinery and specialist components to a high standard.

+ Carrying out field wiring in preparation for electrical fitters.

+ Inspecting returned machinery and assessing its functionality and condition.

+ Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs or component replacements.

+ Testing machinery following assembly, repair and maintenance to ensure correct operation.

You will ideally have:

+ Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter or similar engineering role.

+ Experience assembling bespoke or special-purpose machinery.

+ Good mechanical fitting and assembly skills.

+ Experience with pneumatics.

+ Electrical fitting or machine wiring experience would be a bonus

+ The ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.

+ A positive, team-focused approach.

The position is fully site-based at my client’s manufacturing facility in Sandy.

If you are interesting in finding out more, please apply below!

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Posted: September 1st, 2026