Mechanical Fitter

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