Mechanical Fitter
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic + monthly bonus, overtime and Monthly bonus scheme
OTE: Up to £55,000–£60,000
Working Hours: Days – with an early finish on Fridays
Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Machine Tool Engineer with a strong background in CNC machine tool assembly, precision alignment and commissioning?
We are currently looking for a skilled engineer to join an established team in the Leicester area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with high-precision machinery and has experience building and aligning complex multi-axis CNC machines.
The Role
As a Machine Tool Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly, precision alignment and commissioning of a range of high-quality CNC machine tools.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Building and assembling a variety of CNC machine tools
* Precision alignment of 5-axis CNC machinery
* Carrying out complex mechanical alignment to tight tolerances
* Using specialist precision equipment, including Renishaw systems and autocollimators
* Working with DTIs (Dial Test Indicators)
* Aligning ball screws and linear guide rails
* Carrying out mechanical testing and fault finding
* Supporting basic machine control commissioning
* Ensuring machines meet required quality and accuracy standards
* Working closely with the wider engineering team to complete projects efficiently
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with a solid background in machine tool fitting, mechanical assembly and precision alignment.
You should have:
* Proven experience as a Machine Tool Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or similar
* Strong experience assembling and commissioning CNC machine tools
* Excellent knowledge of precision mechanical alignment
* Experience working with 5-axis machinery would be highly beneficial
* Familiarity with Renishaw equipment, autocollimators and DTIs
* Experience aligning ball screws and linear rails
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
* The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* A positive, reliable and team-focused attitude
* The ability to commute to the LE8 area
Interested?
If you're an experienced Machine Tool Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking for a new opportunity where your precision engineering skills will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Leicester
