Mechanical Assembly Fitter
Posted 3 days 18 hours ago by Cubed Talent
You'llbe assembling and testing precision metal forming equipment for one of the world'smostrecognisedengineering brands -a company that's won the Queen's Award for Enterprise three times. Thisisn'ta line-building job.It'sskilled mechanical fitter work, with complexity, variety, and real engineering credibility. Ifyou'rea mechanical fitter in Leeds looking for a permanent role, read on.
Why This Role Stands Out£35,932 per year+ non-contractual annual bonus - competitive for skilled mechanical fitter roles in the Leeds area.
33 daysannual leave- well above average for contract positions.
Enhanced pension schemeand health cash plan included.
Free on-site parkingat the Wortley, Leeds facility.
Permanent contract with progression routes- this client promotes from within.
Our client is a world-class OEM engineering businessoperatingacross 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover.They'reknown internationally for precision metal forming and finishing equipment -and for investing in the people who build it. Multiple Queen's Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. A global name. A Leeds operation. A proper engineering environment.
The RoleBased at the Wortley, Leeds site,you'llplay a key role in the assembly and testing of bespoke OEM machinery to precise customer specifications. Thisisn'trepetitive production work -you'llbe involved in problem solving, supporting less experienced colleagues, and contributing to non-conformance investigations. Ifyou'vegot depth as a mechanical fitter, there's room to use it.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:Assembly and testing of OEM machinery to meet customer requirements and engineering drawings
Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on non-complex assembly tasks
Carrying out Operator Asset Care and maintaining 6S standards
Escalating parts, drawings, routings, and machine faults through the correct channels
Participating in non-conformance investigations using 5Y/8Dmethodology
Following stock control procedures accurately
Providing on-the-job training and support to apprentices and new starters
We'relooking for an experienced mechanical fitter who takes quality and safety seriously.You'llneed:
Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline
Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar mechanical assembly or fitting role
Confident reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures
Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment
Familiarity with 6S, lean manufacturing, or structured problem-solving tools (5Y/8D an advantage)
Any background in metal forming, press tooling, or industrial OEM machinery is a distinct advantage
Flexible, proactive, team-oriented - and someone whodoesn'tneed to be told twice to escape a problem