Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Mechanical Fitter salary: £15.00 – £17.00 per hour
Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Mechanical Fitter Overview:

Assemble and fit precision components for aerospace and motorsport applications
Work from engineering drawings, specifications and job routings
Carry out cutting, deburring, drilling, riveting, forming and mechanical assembly
Work with stainless steel, aluminium and nickel alloys to tight tolerances
Join a growing manufacturer with long-term development and progression opportunities
This Mechanical Fitter role is with an established aerospace and motorsport manufacturing business in Salisbury, producing precision pipe, duct and fabricated assemblies for demanding customers. The Mechanical Fitter will work across detailed hand fabrication, fitting and assembly activity, ensuring products are built accurately, tested correctly and completed in line with strict quality requirements. This Mechanical Fitter position suits someone with experience in aerospace fitting, sheet metal, hand fabrication or high-precision mechanical assembly.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Mechanical Fitter

Read and work from engineering drawings, specifications and job routings
Carry out precision fitting, fabrication and mechanical assembly work
Use hand tools and workshop machinery for cutting, deburring, drilling, riveting and forming
Assemble components using mechanical techniques to tight tolerances
Work with stainless steel, aluminium, nickel alloys and similar materials
Operate and test spot welding equipment where required
Carry out conductivity checks and minimum/maximum torque testing on finished products
Maintain traceability and follow quality control procedures
Keep work areas clean, safe and organised
Follow company EHS procedures and maintain a safety-focused approach
What they’re looking for - Mechanical Fitter

Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Aerospace Fitter, Sheet Metal Worker or Assembly Technician
Background in hand fabrication, mechanical assembly or precision fitting
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
Confident using hand tools and carrying out detailed assembly work
Good attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances
Quality-focused approach with pride in producing accurate work
Able to work well as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment
Desirable - Mechanical Fitter

Aerospace sheet metal, aircraft fitting or motorsport manufacturing experience
Experience with stainless steel, aluminium or nickel alloy components
Spot welding, torque testing or conductivity testing experience
Aerospace apprenticeship or similar engineering training
Experience working in a traceable, quality-controlled manufacturing environment
What’s on offer - Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Fitter salary: £15.00 – £17.00 per hour
A varied Mechanical Fitter role working on precision assemblies for high-quality aerospace and motorsport applications.
The opportunity to develop skills, broaden experience and progress within a growing manufacturing business.
A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

How to apply for the Mechanical Fitter position
If you’re interested in this Mechanical Fitter role, get in touch to talk through the work, sites and shift details.
Call or message Sara at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)