Bench Fitter

Salary/Rate:£13.50 per hour
Job type:Temporary
Town/City:Keighley
County:West Yorkshire
Sector:Commercial & Industrial
Job ref:KIBFI
Post Date:August 14, 2026
Short description:
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in Keighley, is looking for an experienced Bench Fitter to join their team on a temporary, ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Bench Fitter with strong engineering drawing and precision fitting experience, looking for stable, ongoing work on a day shift.
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Meet Our Recruiter

Hannah Crowther
Hannah Crowther
Delivery & Compliance Consultant- Commercial & Industrial

About the Role

Location: Keighley

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Contract: Temporary, ongoing

Hours: Full-time

Shift: Day shift

 

Key Duties

Read and understand complex engineering drawings, symbols, dimensions and tolerances. Measure and mark out raw materials accurately in accordance with blueprint specifications. Shape, finish and prepare components using hand tools including files, saws, scrapers and drills. Carry out precision bench fitting, including filing, sawing, tapping and reaming. Assemble mechanical components and ensure they meet required specifications. Check components for accuracy and quality using precision measuring equipment, including vernier calipers, micrometers and gauges. Identify and rectify any issues with components during the fitting and assembly process. Work accurately to tight tolerances and engineering specifications. Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment. Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and safety standards.

Core Skills & Experience Required

Blueprint Literacy

Ability to confidently read and interpret 2D and/or 3D engineering drawings. Strong understanding of engineering symbols, dimensions and tolerances.

Hand Tool Proficiency

Experienced in using a range of hand tools for precision engineering work. Competent in filing, sawing, tapping, reaming and drilling metals.

Precision Measurement

Confident using vernier calipers, micrometers and gauges. Strong attention to detail when checking dimensions and finished components.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a Bench Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Precision Fitter or similar engineering role.

You will be practical, detail-oriented and confident working independently from engineering drawings. Accuracy and quality are essential, as the role involves producing and assembling components to precise engineering specifications.

What's on Offer

£13.50 per hour Full-time, ongoing work Day shift- Early finish on a friday Temporary ongoing position Opportunity to work with an established manufacturing company Immediate start available for the right candidate.

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