Mechanical fitter salary in the UK
The median pay for full-time metal working production and maintenance fitters, the ONS group that includes a mechanical fitter, is £41,942 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026).
Checked 28 October 2026. 384 jobs live now. We never estimate pay.
The figures
Published figures, with sources
| What it measures | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Median gross annual pay for full-time metal working production and maintenance fitters (includes automation maintenance technicians and heavy plant) was £41,942 in April 2026, about 201,000 jobs. Provisional. | ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2026, table 14.7a (SOC) (opens in a new tab) | 22 October 2026 |
What changes pay
What changes a mechanical fitter's pay
- Shift patternNights, rotating shifts and on-call usually carry a premium over days-only work, and an advert's headline pay may or may not include it.
- RegionLondon and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles. Compare like with like: the same hours and the same region.
- SectorPharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing, and the platform or qualification the job needs matters too.
Live jobs
384 jobs: mechanical fitter jobs
A job card shows pay only when the advert states it.
Mechanical Fitter, Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Guys Cliffe, Warwick, £31,200 to £35,360 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Fleet Vehicles), Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Bardsea, Ulverston, £31,200 to £37,440 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Pioneer Selection, Hawton, Newark, £55,500 a year
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Pioneer Selection Ltd, Balderton, Newark, £55,000 to £55,500 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
Mechanical Fitter, Morson Edge, Derbyshire, East Midlands, £45,760 to £52,000 a year
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd, Blackburn, Lancashire, £35,000 a year
- Agency. This advert was placed by a recruitment agency, not by the employer.
FAQ
Questions people ask
What is the median salary for a mechanical fitter in the UK?
The median pay for full-time metal working production and maintenance fitters, the ONS group that includes a mechanical fitter, is £41,942 a year (ONS ASHE 2026, provisional, published 22 October 2026). The ONS median covers all full-time employees in the occupation group, and the advertised figure covers the adverts ITJobsWatch counted, so the two will not match.
Why do mechanical fitter salaries differ so much between jobs?
Pay moves with shift pattern (nights and rotating shifts pay a premium), region (London and the South East pay more than the North and the Midlands for most engineering roles), sector (pharmaceuticals, energy and nuclear often pay more than general manufacturing) and the qualifications and platforms the job needs.
How do I compare a mechanical fitter offer with these figures?
Compare like with like: the same hours (the ONS median is for full-time work), base pay without overtime and allowances, and the same region. A job card on EDWartens shows pay only when the advert states it, and we never estimate it.
Can a mechanical fitter get a Skilled Worker visa?
5223 metal working production and maintenance fitters is a medium-skilled occupation that is on the Temporary Shortage List (standard rate £39,300), which expires on 31 December 2026. The Migration Advisory Committee recommended keeping it for 18 months more (23 July 2026); the government had not decided when we checked. A sponsor licence is not a promise of sponsorship for this job, and whether a particular job qualifies depends on its duties, its occupation code and its pay, which the employer and the Home Office decide. You should never pay an employer or agent for a job or for sponsorship. This is not immigration advice (rules checked 28 October 2026).
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