Mechanical Fitter & Site Installation Engineer

Job summary

Mechanical Fitter & Site Installation Engineer Salary: £40,000-£45,000 DOE + OTE up to £65,000 Employment Type: Permanent Location: Harlow, Essex (commutable distance required) Travel: Approx. 6 international trips per year Benefits: Paid overtime, site allowances, full travel expenses About the Role: Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer who enjoys precision assembly work and the excitement of international travel? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding manufacturer of special-purpose conveyor systems. You'll split your time between hands-on assembly at our client's modern Harlow facility and travelling overseas to install and commission bespoke machinery at customer sites. Key Responsibilities: Assemble bespoke conveyor systems from detailed engineering drawings and pneumatic schematics Travel internationally to install, commission, and test equipment at customer locations Carry out precision mechanical fitting tasks including drilling, tapping, cutting, and fabrication Fit motors, gearboxes, bearings, drive shafts, rollers, and pipework Ensure machinery is accurately levelled, aligned, and fully compliant with specifications Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and project teams Requirements: Strong mechanical assembly, machine building, or mechanical fitting background Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings Skilled in precision alignment, mechanical installation, and troubleshooting Comfortable with international travel (approx. 6 trips per year) Practical, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving ability Qualifications: Completed mechanical apprenticeship or relevant vocational qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent) What's in It for You? Competitive base salary with significant additional earning potential Paid overtime, site allowances, and all travel expenses covered Opportunities to travel globally and work on advanced engineered systems Join an ambitious, supportive, and innovative engineering team Convenient commute from Colchester, Stevenage, Chelmsford, Bishop's Stortford, Cambridge, Basildon, East London, North London, and surrounding areas HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all.