Assembly Fitter

Company: Questech Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Baildon
Job Description:

Semi Skilled Mechanical Fitter

We are recruiting for a Semi Skilled Mechanical Fitter to work for our client who are located near Shipley, West Yorkshire.

Duties

  • Assist in the assembly of machinery and equipment using engineering drawings.
  • Assemble transformers, switch gears and pressure holding release devices.
  • Preparing components for painting (washing and masking).
  • Preparing painted components prior to assembly, such as re‑tapping, reaming and cleaning machine surfaces.
  • Marking off, drilling and tapping.
  • Fitting exterior equipment: examples include nameplates, labels, guard switches, guarding, hydraulic hoses, auxiliary pumps.
  • Routing steel and nylon pipework as directed.
  • Unpacking parts and equipment.
  • Fitting of non‑electrical machine services prior to testing.
  • Using sealants as directed.
  • Non‑electrical stripping of machines prior to despatch.
  • Assisting in the loading and unloading of equipment onto wagons as directed.
  • Complete all shift documentation as required during assembly of components.

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a high precision manufacturing background.
  • Experience in assembly fitting is essential.
  • Worked to tight tolerances such as .5 microns.

Hours

  • Permanent, Full time.
  • Staggered day shift with set shift time: 06:00 – 14:00, 06:30 – 14:30, 07:00 – 15:00, 07:30 – 15:30.

Pay

Annual pay rate is £29,750 – 35,932 per annum.

Skilled Fitters: Apprentice trained who should hold at a minimum, an NVQ L3 in Mechanical Manufacturing or equivalent. Salary: £35,932 per annum.

Semi‑Skilled Fitters: Those who don’t hold an NVQ L3, or don’t have enough experience within assembly to be considered for a skilled position. Salary: £29,750 per annum.

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Posted: June 8th, 2026