Mechanical Fitter I

Mechanical Fitter I

Date Posted: 2026-09-17T00:00:00

Location: London, Greater London, GB

Postcode: EC2V 8

Country: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-16T23:02:31.663

Job Description

An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Gloucester is seeking a Mechanical Fitter I to join its production team. This is a hands-on mechanical assembly role, ideal for someone with practical mechanical skills who is looking to develop further within an engineering environment. You will carry out mechanical, basic pneumatic and structural assembly work under supervision, with the opportunity to develop towards Mechanical Fitter II level.

The Role

Working within the Product Line team and reporting to the Product Line Supervisor, you will help build high-quality assemblies and machines in line with engineering specifications and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly work under supervision


• Complete basic pneumatic and structural assembly tasks


• Build high-quality assemblies and machines to engineering specifications


• Work towards production schedules and customer delivery deadlines


• Complete required documentation relating to machine builds


• Maintain tools and work areas to a high standard


• Support daily 5S activities


• Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and other departments


• Develop skills through the Mechanical Skills Matrix


• Assist with the induction and training of new starters


• Identify opportunities to improve build and testing processes


• Support improvements to procedures, drawings and training documentation


• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities


• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies


• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained safely and remain fit for purpose

What We Are Looking For

• Practical mechanical or engineering skills


• Some experience of mechanical assembly or fitting would be beneficial


• Ability to work from engineering instructions and specifications


• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Positive and reliable attitude


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team


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• Good awareness of Health & Safety


• Ability to work to production deadlines

What Is on Offer

• Full-time engineering opportunity


• Structured skills development


• Opportunity to progress towards Mechanical Fitter II


• Training and development within a manufacturing environment


• Opportunity to work on mechanical assemblies and complete machine builds


• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement

Contact Information

Contact our Swift Temps Gloucester branch today or click the apply button to submit your CV.

Phone:

Swift Recruitment are acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy.

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An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Gloucester is seeking a Mechanical Fitter I to join its production team. This is a hands-on mechanical assembly role, ideal for someone with practical mechanical skills who is looking to develop further within an engineering environment. You will carry out mechanical, basic pneumatic and structural assembly work under supervision, with the opportunity to develop towards Mechanical Fitter II level. The role Working within the Product Line team and reporting to the Product Line Supervisor, you will help build high-quality assemblies and machines in line with engineering specifications and production schedules. Key responsibilities Carry out mechanical assembly work under supervision Complete basic pneumatic and structural assembly tasks Build high-quality assemblies and machines to engineering specifications Work towards production schedules and customer delivery deadlines Complete required documentation relating to machine
builds Maintain tools and work areas to a high standard Support daily 5S activities Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and other departments Develop skills through the Mechanical Skills Matrix Assist with the induction and training of new starters Identify opportunities to improve build and testing processes Support improvements to procedures, drawings and training documentation Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies Ensure tools and equipment are maintained safely and remain fit for purpose What we are looking for Practical mechanical or engineering skills Some experience of mechanical assembly or fitting would be beneficial Ability to work from engineering instructions and specifications Good attention to detail and commitment to quality Positive and reliable attitude Ability to work effectively as part of a team Willingness to learn and develop new mechanical skills Good awareness of
Health & Safety Ability to work to production deadlines Whats on offer Full-time engineering opportunity Structured skills development Opportunity to progress towards Mechanical Fitter II Training and development within a manufacturing environment Opportunity to work on mechanical assemblies and complete machine builds Supportive team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement Contact our Swift Temps Gloucester branch today or click the apply button to submit your CV. Phone: Swift Recruitment are acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ