Jobs in Dunton Bassett

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