Skilled Mechanical Fitter

Proactive Personnel Ltd are recruiting on behalf of our long-standing client for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical professional to work within a busy industrial environment, carrying out assembly, maintenance, repair, and installation work on a range of mechanical equipment and machinery.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair a variety of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and respond to breakdowns as required.
• Diagnose faults and undertake effective repairs to minimise operational downtime.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective components using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Align motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, and other rotating equipment to required tolerances.
• Conduct maintenance activities on rotating machinery and associated mechanical systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete maintenance reports and relevant documentation accurately.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, or similar engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems including pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments would be advantageous.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (preferred).
• Relevant Health & Safety training and awareness.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience working with rotating equipment and alignment techniques.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement practices.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Long-term career prospects with an established employer.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV by clicking apply now or contact our office to discuss further!