Mechanical Fitter

  • Coates Recruitment
  • Potton, Bedfordshire
  • Sep 15, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler / Fitter

Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary: £16 per hour (dependent on experience)
Sector: Engineering Manufacturing Food Processing Equipment

Build. Fit. Deliver Excellence.

Join a well-established and respected engineering manufacturing company as a Mechanical Assembler/Fitter. This hands-on role involves assembling and fitting high-quality stainless steel equipment used in the food processing industry.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Assemble and fit manufacturing components to a high standard for stainless steel food processing equipment.
  • Work within a team in the production area or occasionally on client sites, adhering to all Health & Safety, production, inspection, and disciplinary standards.
  • Mechanical motor fitting, stripping, and rebuilding.
  • Build and assemble pneumatic air systems and bearing housings.
  • Interpret and work from engineering drawings with confidence.
  • Use hand tools and mechanical equipment proficiently.
  • Build special purpose machinery and carry out hydraulic system assembly and maintenance.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping, motivation, and discipline in the workplace.
  • Follow risk assessments, method statements, and company policies.

What We re Looking For

  • Proven mechanical assembly and fitting experience in manufacturing, ideally within special purpose machinery or food processing equipment.
  • Strong understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor assembly.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
  • Skilled in using a variety of hand tools and mechanical instruments.
  • Good team player with a commitment to health and safety standards.
  • City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualifications advantageous but not essential.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
  • Specific daily hours with breaks as follows:
  • Monday: 7.30 am 4.00 pm (with breaks)
  • Tuesday: 7.30 am 4.30 pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 7.30 am 5.00 pm
  • Friday: 7.30 am 12 noon (overtime available)
  • Overtime generally available paid at 1.5x standard rate, including Saturday mornings.

Benefits

  • Subsidised drinks and snacks via vending machines
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Life assurance and sick pay scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Workwear provided
  • Regular staff meals and company events

Ready to Join?

If you re a skilled Mechanical Assembler/Fitter looking to work with a respected manufacturer on quality food processing equipment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and bring your hands-on expertise to a company that values craftsmanship and teamwork.