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Mechanical Fitter / Assembly Technician
Location: Furness Vale, High Peak Type: Full Time

GymPin designs and manufactures specialist strength-training equipment used by athletes, gyms, and professionals worldwide. We are expanding our in-house manufacturing capability and are looking to bring on one or two skilled fitters to support the production, assembly, and finishing of our equipment.


This is a hands-on role working with precision components, mechanical assemblies, and small-batch manufacturing. You’ll be involved from raw components through to finished, packaged products ready for customers and distributors.


Key Responsibilities


Assembly & Build


  • Assemble mechanical components into finished GymPin products
  • Build and fit sub-assemblies to tight tolerances
  • Prepare products for direct-to-consumer and bulk distributor orders


Maintenance & Reliability


  • Carry out routine checks on tools and equipment
  • Support preventative maintenance schedules
  • Identify wear, faults, or inefficiencies before they become problems


Fault Finding & Repair


  • Diagnose mechanical issues
  • Replace or rework components where required
  • Support continuous improvement of assembly processes


Fabrication & Adjustment


  • Modify or fabricate parts where needed
  • Assist with prototyping and refinement of new products
  • Work closely with engineering and design leads


Testing & Quality Control


  • Test completed products for fit, function, and safety
  • Ensure all builds meet GymPin quality standards
  • Support packaging and dispatch readiness


Skills & Attributes


Technical


  • Mechanical assembly experience
  • Ability to read drawings or technical instructions
  • Confident using hand tools and workshop equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and finish


Mindset


  • Practical problem solver
  • Takes pride in high-quality work
  • Reliable, organised, and self-motivated
  • Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team


Desirable (but not essential)


  • Mechanical or engineering qualification / apprenticeship
  • Experience in fabrication, machining, or production environments
  • Background in automotive, manufacturing, or mechanical assembly


What You’ll Be Working On


  • Precision gym equipment and attachments
  • Metal components, fasteners, and mechanical assemblies
  • Low-volume, high-quality products rather than mass production
  • Equipment shipped across the UK and internationally


Progression & Development


  • Opportunity to grow into senior fitter or production lead roles
  • Involvement in new product development
  • Skill development across mechanical, assembly, and quality control disciplines
  • Long-term role in a growing UK manufacturing brand


Why Join GymPin?


  • Hands-on, meaningful work
  • Small, skilled team with real ownership
  • Products used by elite athletes and gyms
  • No production-line monotony
  • Real impact on product quality and growth


Salary, Progression & Benefits


Pay & Progression


  • Starting rate: £13.00 per hour - Depending on Experience
  • Progressive pay scale with reviews based on performance, reliability, and skill development
  • Clear opportunity to increase earnings as responsibility and capability grow


Holiday Entitlement


  • 20 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays off
  • Your birthday off as an additional paid day
  • Additional holiday entitlement awarded with length of service


Pension


  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employer contributions in line with statutory requirements


Company Perks


  • Company events and team socials
  • Small, close-knit team with a relaxed but professional working culture
  • Real input into how products are built and improved
  • Work you can take pride in seeing shipped worldwide
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