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ROLE: Senior Mechanical Assembly Fitter
LOCATION: Blackburn with Darwen
SALARY: variable on experience £30’000 - £38'000 plus bonus
If you enjoy building bespoke machinery and are looking for a role where you can develop beyond assembly, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Assembly Fitter to join a growing engineering manufacturer. Initially, your focus will be assembling high-quality bespoke machinery from engineering drawings. As your knowledge of the equipment grows, you will take on additional responsibility supporting customer trials, operating machinery within the Test Bay and working alongside customers visiting the site.
This is a genuine opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on but is ready to broaden their technical skills without leaving the workshop behind.
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The Role
- Assemble bespoke machinery from engineering drawings through to completion.
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Work closely with Design Engineers to resolve assembly issues and recommend improvements.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout the build process.
- As your experience develops, support the preparation and operation of machinery within the Test Bay.
- Assist with customer trials and demonstrations.
- Help prepare, modify and strip machinery between testing programmes.
- Work with engineering teams to improve machine performance based on testing feedback.
- Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
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What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience assembling bespoke machinery.
- Ability to work confidently from engineering drawings.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Pride in producing quality workmanship.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Someone who enjoys taking ownership and embracing new challenges.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with colleagues and customers as your role develops.
Career Development
This role offers genuine progression.
As you become familiar with the machinery, you will have the opportunity to become involved in presale customer testing, machine demonstrations and providing a varied role that combines practical engineering with customer interaction.
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