Mechanical Fitter

With over 100 years of engineering excellence, Ridgway Machines is a world leader in the design and manufacture of specialist taping and winding machinery. Since 1920, we've been at the forefront of innovation, creating market-leading solutions for the wire and cable, coil winding, aerospace, and electrical energy industries.

We design and manufacture a comprehensive range of machinery including wire and cable production systems, superconductor machinery, RTP and TCP production equipment, and coil manufacturing solutions. Our machines are trusted by leading manufacturers worldwide to deliver precision, reliability, and cutting-edge technology.

As part of the Tokamak Energy group since 2025, we're now contributing to ground-breaking developments in high temperature superconductor technology, playing our part in the future of fusion energy whilst maintaining our established reputation for engineering excellence.

The principal role of the Fitter is to assemble market leading, niche and innovative mechanical products to ensure on time, on budget delivery to a standard of excellence.

• Assemble mechanical products in accordance with drawings, specifications and build procedures
• Use build sheets to ensure times and processes of build are adhered to making notes as required
• -Raise Engineering Change Reports (ECRs) to refine and help improve product and processes
• Make modifications in conjunction with the design team, during build to facilitate the customers' requirements

• Proven track record in mechanical fitting and engineering assembly of bespoke products/equipment
• Ability to assemble from drawings
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills
• Familiar with quality within projects ideally worked with ISO standards
• Excellent problem solver, innovative and creative thinker
• Self-motivated, self-starting and highly organised with the ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to work on a variety of projects of varying duration
• Adaptable to change, resilient, with a dynamic approach and ability to challenge the norm
• Understanding of Health and Safety at work
• This role requires an element of manual dexterity.
• Manual handling is required.
• Working at height may be necessary

This is an onsite role based in our easily accessible premises on Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WH. There is free car parking onsite

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams
• 25 days paid annual leave (includes 3 days for Christmas shut down) plus 8 days paid public holidays
• Company Bonus scheme
• Stakeholder Pension
• Family friendly policies
• Training and Personal Development
• Some onward International Travel Opportunities
• Complementary corporate work wear
• Relocation Assistance

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.