Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established heavy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer looking to work within a challenging, high-volume industrial environment where reliability, safety and continuous improvement are key.

You will play a vital role in maintaining a wide range of heavy industrial machinery and production equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability and minimising costly production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across the manufacturing site.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on heavy production machinery and plant.
• Work on equipment including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Carry out inspections and identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
• Strip, overhaul, repair and rebuild mechanical equipment.
• Assist with the installation, modification and commissioning of new and existing machinery.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS system.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company health & safety procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter/Engineer within heavy manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
• Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance.
• A proactive approach to fault finding and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure within a demanding production environment.
• A strong commitment to health & safety.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £52,000
• Shifts: 12 hours days and nights.
• Overtime available.
• Permanent position with a stable and established business
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a wide range of heavy industrial machinery
• Strong benefits package
• Long-term career progression