Mechanical fitter

  • Permanent
  • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 30th September 2026
  • Salary: £40000 - £62000 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17824
  • Industry:
  • Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Mechanical Fitter – Permanent

£61’386.2 Per Annum + 33 Days Holiday + Up To 13% Combined Pension, Private Gym, Onsite Canteen, Health Shield, Cash Plan.

Please note the base salary for the role is £39604 – whilst training on days

Continental night shift – after training on days

Mechanical Fitter Opportunity

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a globally established engineering organisation.
  • This world-class manufacturer employs people worldwide and supplies critical equipment to high-profile industries, including Defence, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas. You will be working within a stable, forward-thinking business that values quality, innovation, and its people.

Location
Based in Huddersfield, with excellent access to the M62, making the role easily commutable from Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Wakefield, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield.

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Fitter
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will:

  • Work as part of a team of skilled fitters assembling industrial gearboxes
  • Read and work accurately from technical drawings and build instructions
  • Inspect and record component quality,
  • Set up, operate, and maintain a high-tolerance marine gearbox test rig
  • Carry out functional testing, recording data
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues
  • Assist with the installation and commissioning of marine gearboxes

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or equivalent)
  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter within a heavy engineering environment
  • Solid knowledge of gearboxes and rotating equipment
  • A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

The position offers long-term stability, excellent working hours, strong benefits, and the chance to work on globally significant engineering projects. It is ideal for a Mechanical Fitter looking to develop their career within a supportive, diverse, and highly respected organisation.

 
 

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