Mechanical Fitter

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We are recruiting for an innovative, R&D focussed manufacturer, looking for a driven and ambitious Mechanical Fitter.


This high technology business are developing new mechanical and electrical technologies and are an export success story


About the Role



Core Skills



  • Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions
  • Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory
  • IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum)
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills


Responsibilities



  • Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings
  • Small-batch production – builds, fitting, and assembly
  • Prototype builds
  • Build readiness – supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety
  • Control of build quality – inspection of dimensions and characteristics
  • Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement
  • Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders)
  • Recording of day-to-day activities – route cards and time sheets
  • General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment


Qualifications



  • BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
  • Experience of prototyping
  • Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment
  • Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable
  • Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable
  • Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable


Required Skills



  • Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions
  • Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory
  • IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum)
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills


Preferred Skills



  • Additional electrical skills beneficial
  • Experience of prototyping
  • Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines
  • Experience of lean manufacturing environment
  • Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets


Pay range and compensation package



General information



  • Working hours (35 hour week): 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday
  • Company pension, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, EV Scheme, Cycle to Work, company pension, private healthcare and banked hours schemes

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Company: Shillito Group
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

We are recruiting for an innovative, R&D focussed manufacturer, looking for a driven and ambitious Mechanical Fitter.

This high technology business are developing new mechanical and electrical technologies and are an export success story

About the Role

Core Skills

  • Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions
  • Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory
  • IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum)
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings
  • Small-batch production – builds, fitting, and assembly
  • Prototype builds
  • Build readiness – supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety
  • Control of build quality – inspection of dimensions and characteristics
  • Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement
  • Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders)
  • Recording of day-to-day activities – route cards and time sheets
  • General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment

Qualifications

  • BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
  • Experience of prototyping
  • Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment
  • Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable
  • Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable
  • Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable

Required Skills

  • Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions
  • Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory
  • IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum)
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

  • Additional electrical skills beneficial
  • Experience of prototyping
  • Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines
  • Experience of lean manufacturing environment
  • Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets

Pay range and compensation package

General information

  • Working hours (35 hour week): 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday
  • Company pension, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, EV Scheme, Cycle to Work, company pension, private healthcare and banked hours schemes

Posted: May 1st, 2026