Mechanical Fitter

Location: Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Heavy Manufacturing / Foundry / Engineering

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business operating within a heavy engineering / foundry environment. This is a hands-on maintenance role supporting plant reliability, equipment performance and production continuity across a busy manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of plant, machinery and associated mechanical equipment, helping to minimise downtime and improve operational performance through planned and reactive maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical maintenance professional looking to join a stable industrial business with a varied and practical engineering workload.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and minor repair work on plant and ancillary equipment.

• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical plant and machinery in a heavy manufacturing environment.

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair mechanical systems, machinery and components.

• Maintain equipment including:

  • Mechanical transmissions

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Pneumatic systems

• Identify worn or defective components and complete repairs, replacements or modifications as required.

• Carry out lubrication routines, mechanical servicing and machinery safety checks.

• Support plant reliability and production output by identifying root causes of recurring faults and downtime.

• Recommend and implement practical improvements to equipment performance, maintenance routines and plant efficiency.

• Assist in the development and improvement of PPM schedules and maintenance systems.

• Contribute to improved OEE and equipment performance across key production assets.

• Work closely with production and operations teams to ensure equipment issues are escalated and resolved quickly.

• Support other engineering team members in completing maintenance tasks and shutdown work.

• Assist with maintenance planning, job scheduling and engineering priorities.

• Identify critical spare parts, monitor stock levels and support the ordering of parts and consumables.

• Liaise with suppliers and contractors where required.

• Carry out repair work using practical workshop skills including:

  • MIG welding / welding of ferrous metals

  • Fabrication

  • Bench fitting and assembly

  • Manual machining, including lathe and milling work

• Work safely at all times, following site procedures and using the correct PPE.

• Report unsafe conditions, unsafe practices or equipment defects.

• Support risk assessments, COSHH, permit-to-work procedures and wider health, safety and environmental standards.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards within engineering and workshop areas.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing, foundry, heavy engineering or industrial environment

• Strong fault-finding and repair skills on plant and machinery

• Experience of working with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• A proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem-solving

• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team

• A strong commitment to health and safety, quality and reliability

The following would be advantageous:

• Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience

• Welding, fabrication and machining skills

• Experience contributing to continuous improvement or plant reliability initiatives

• Additional engineering or safety-related licences / training

The business is recruiting Mechanical Fitters across multiple shift patterns, with opportunities available on:

• Morning shifts

• Afternoon shifts

• Night shifts

There is also regular opportunity for overtime, paid at £20 per hour.

• Permanent opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business

• Positions available across morning, afternoon and night shifts

• Overtime available at £20 per hour

• Varied, hands-on mechanical maintenance role in a busy industrial environment

• Competitive salary and package depending on experience

• Flexible working hours 
• Variety of progression / training & development opportunities 

Full details on salary, shift pattern and benefits are available on application.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician with a background in heavy manufacturing or industrial plant maintenance, we would be keen to hear from you.