Lead Mechanical Fitter

  • Permanent
  • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 17th June 2026
  • Salary: Up to £45000.00 per annum + £2K Bonus + 11% Pension + Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17339
  • Industry:
  • Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

£2000 Bonus, 11% pension scheme, sociable working hours and 31 days annual leave are just a few of the perks that the successful Lead Mechanical Fitter will enjoy when joining this innovative and progressive manufacturing business based in Huddersfield.

Employing around 50 people at their Huddersfield facility, this impressive organisation manufactures a range of cutting-edge, niche & value-adding products specifically for the printing industry. Over their 50 years in business, they have successfully installed over 7000 of their products with customers in over 40 different countries.

Because of continued growth and demand of their products, this impressive engineering organisation are now actively recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Fitter to join their team on a permanent basis.

For the Lead Mechanical Fitter position, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

  • Formal qualifications within a relevant discipline (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, BTEC/NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 etc.)
  • Stable work & career history, with experience working in a similar role (Assembly Fitter, Service Engineer, Maintenance Technician etc.)
  • The ability to effectively work with, and install complex mechanical and pneumatic elements, as well as some basic electrical elements
  • Someone who is comfortable working in a leading role, potentially with previous supervisory or management experience

Working hours of the Lead Mechanical Fitter:
40 Hours per week spread across a regular day shift:

  • Monday to Thursday – 07:30 to 16:30
  • Friday – 07:30 to 14:00

On offer to the successful Lead Mechanical Fitter:

  • Annual Salary: £45,000.00 (£21.63 per hour)
  • Annual Bonus of £2,000.00 (£500 paid quarterly)
  • Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days including statutory holidays
  • Pension Scheme: 11% Combined (6% employer / 5% employee)
  • Regular overtime paid at 150%
  • Private healthcare (Vitality) with the option to add family members

To be considered for the Lead Mechanical Fitter position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV, alternatively please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.

 
 

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