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Job Title: Assembly Fitter
Location: South Shields
Hourly Rate: Competitive (DOE)
Shifts: Monday to Friday – Day Shifts
Benefits:

* Overtime opportunities

* Ongoing training and development

* Clear career progression paths

* Supportive, safety-focused team culture

* Long-term stability with a respected employer

The Company
Our client is a long-established engineering manufacturer with a reputation for producing high-quality precision components. Supplying to major industries across the UK and internationally, they take pride in their commitment to craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation that values skill, precision, and teamwork — ideal for someone who wants to grow their engineering career in a stable, forward-thinking environment.

Job Description
As an Assembly Fitter, you’ll be responsible for carrying out in-process and final assembly, de-burring, inspection, and testing activities on precision-engineered components to meet customer quality and delivery standards.

Key duties include:

* De-burring and dressing machined components using powered and hand tools.

* Ensuring components are cleaned, finished, and ready for inspection.

* Performing pressure and fluid gravity testing to verify functionality.

* Using inspection equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and surtronics to check components.

* Identifying and reporting non-conforming parts via the company’s NCR system.

* Maintaining accurate documentation and inspection records.

* Supporting continuous improvement and applying 5S principles to maintain an organised workspace.

This Assembly Fitter position is ideal for someone who takes pride in high-quality work and enjoys working within a highly skilled, precision-focused team.

Skills & Experience
To be successful in the Assembly Fitter role, you will need:

* Time-served qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.

* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a machine shop or precision engineering environment.

* Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

* Confident use of inspection and testing tools.

* Experience in hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies (advantageous).

* Excellent communication and organisational skills.

* A full UK driving licence.

If you’re self-motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy hands-on engineering work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Should You Apply?

* Join a respected and growing engineering company that invests in its people.

* Work in a clean, safe, and modern environment.

* Enjoy a competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime.

* Receive ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.

* Be part of a supportive team where your expertise as an Assembly Fitter truly matters.

Take the next step in your engineering career — apply today to become an Assembly Fitter and play an essential part in the continued success of a leading precision manufacturing business