Mechanical Fitter/Engineer
CV-LibrarySunderlandpermanentPosted: 6 March 2026
Apply NowWe require an experienced mechanical/assembly fitter to work in a small manufacturing team to assemble and maintain bespoke road repair machinery. As part of the role you will be involved in New Machine Builds for both our own fleet and external customers, as well as helping to maintain our fleet of 25 vehicles to ensure they are safe, reliable and fit for purpose. Our fleet operate all over the country, and on occasion you may be asked to travel to support a machine breakdown.
Qualifications and Skills
Recognised qualification or suitable experience in mechanical fitting/assembly
An ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
Good general knowledge of mechanical principles with a logical approach to effective fault finding and rectification
Experience of using hand tools, basic marking out and drilling, light grinding and dressing.
Experience of troubleshooting mechanical systems, performing preventative maintenance and working with a continuous improvement mentality.
Good communication and motivational skills are required and flexibility.
UK driving license required
HGV license would be an advantage
Basic IT skills using Microsoft office required
Experience with small diesel/petrol engines, compressors and high volume blowers would be a distinct advantage
Experience of hydraulics and pneumatics would be a distinct advantage
Key Responsibilities
Primarily assembling new road repair machinery and integrating the machinery onto HGV vehicles
General factory maintenance/housekeeping
Work alongside the wider engineering team to solve engineering problems and develop systems
Identify and accurately describe build issues and discuss solutions with the engineering team
Plan, manage and take on responsibility for tasks allocated by workshop supervisor
Liaise with customers and other departments on machine breakdowns and faults
Be prepared to repair machinery both on and offsite
Rectify faults by repairing, replacing and testing
Record relevant information on repair work undertaken
Train new colleagues as required
A willingness to take on roles outside of those listed above to support other areas of the business
Other Attributes
Be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative
Undertake training where necessary
Adhere to the Correct and safe use of power tools and workshop equipment
Maintain an awareness of health & safety requirements
Be aware of the need for risk assessments prior to carrying out any task
Be flexible to work overtime and some weekends
Qualifications and Skills
Recognised qualification or suitable experience in mechanical fitting/assembly
An ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
Good general knowledge of mechanical principles with a logical approach to effective fault finding and rectification
Experience of using hand tools, basic marking out and drilling, light grinding and dressing.
Experience of troubleshooting mechanical systems, performing preventative maintenance and working with a continuous improvement mentality.
Good communication and motivational skills are required and flexibility.
UK driving license required
HGV license would be an advantage
Basic IT skills using Microsoft office required
Experience with small diesel/petrol engines, compressors and high volume blowers would be a distinct advantage
Experience of hydraulics and pneumatics would be a distinct advantage
Key Responsibilities
Primarily assembling new road repair machinery and integrating the machinery onto HGV vehicles
General factory maintenance/housekeeping
Work alongside the wider engineering team to solve engineering problems and develop systems
Identify and accurately describe build issues and discuss solutions with the engineering team
Plan, manage and take on responsibility for tasks allocated by workshop supervisor
Liaise with customers and other departments on machine breakdowns and faults
Be prepared to repair machinery both on and offsite
Rectify faults by repairing, replacing and testing
Record relevant information on repair work undertaken
Train new colleagues as required
A willingness to take on roles outside of those listed above to support other areas of the business
Other Attributes
Be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative
Undertake training where necessary
Adhere to the Correct and safe use of power tools and workshop equipment
Maintain an awareness of health & safety requirements
Be aware of the need for risk assessments prior to carrying out any task
Be flexible to work overtime and some weekends