Mechanical Fitter
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19 to £19.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Christchurch, South West, BH23 |
| Company: | Holt Recruitment Group Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58977367 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting for an Mechanical Assembler/Mechanical Fitter for our client in Christchurch. For the role of assembly mechanic you will be required to repair, modify or overhaul a variety of aircraft parts and components.
Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Fitter include:
- Overhauling and modifying mechanical, pneumatic, heat transfer, electronic, air turbine, and electro-mechanical aircraft components
- Fault finding, strip-down, initial inspection, parts call-up, rebuild, and final testing
- Working to approved technical data, service bulletins, and maintenance manuals
- Prioritising and processing units to meet customer delivery dates
- Completing all work in line with quality procedures and approved manuals
Essential skills for this Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Fitter role:
- Strong mechanical assembly and fitting experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
- Confident in inspection, measurement, and fault diagnosis
- Comfortable working to strict procedures and quality standards
- A methodical, organised approach to hands-on engineering work
Desirable experience:
- Aerospace or aviation component overhaul experience
- Background in precision engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electro-mechanical systems
- Experience working within regulated or audited environments
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Fitter who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch. Call Kate at Holt Engineering on 07441 916022.
Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Fitter include:
- Overhauling and modifying mechanical, pneumatic, heat transfer, electronic, air turbine, and electro-mechanical aircraft components
- Fault finding, strip-down, initial inspection, parts call-up, rebuild, and final testing
- Working to approved technical data, service bulletins, and maintenance manuals
- Prioritising and processing units to meet customer delivery dates
- Completing all work in line with quality procedures and approved manuals
Essential skills for this Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Fitter role:
- Strong mechanical assembly and fitting experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
- Confident in inspection, measurement, and fault diagnosis
- Comfortable working to strict procedures and quality standards
- A methodical, organised approach to hands-on engineering work
Desirable experience:
- Aerospace or aviation component overhaul experience
- Background in precision engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electro-mechanical systems
- Experience working within regulated or audited environments
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Fitter who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, get in touch. Call Kate at Holt Engineering on 07441 916022.