Mechanical Fitter

  • Permanent
  • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 17th June 2026
  • Salary: £35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum + £2K Bonus + 11% Pension + Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17338
  • 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 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 an Mechanical Fitter to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter will include:

  • Building and assembling a range of aftermarket, value-adding products & machines for use in the industrial printing industry
  • Reading, interpreting and working directly from engineering drawings, schematics and technical diagrams
  • Effectively using a variety of hand & power tools to fit mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic elements & sub-assemblies

For the 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 history with experience working in similar position as a Mechanical Engineer, Technician, Assembler, Maintenance Engineer etc.
  • Strong working knowledge and understanding of Pneumatics

Working hours of the 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 Mechanical Fitter:

  • Annual Salary: £35,000.00 – £40.000.00 (£16.82 – £19.23 per hour) depending on experience
  • 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 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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