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Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Nicholas Associates

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: Jobster
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20.4 GBP Hourly GBP 20.40 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to carry out the maintenance and installation of all mechanical plant and machinery on site in Sheffield
. This hands-on role involves fault-finding, diagnosing, and maintaining equipment within a heavy engineering environment to ensure safe and efficient operations. Using your mechanical engineering knowledge to install, maintain, and repair a wide range of plant and machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational performance.

Overview

Location:

Sheffield. Shift Pattern:
Rotating days and afternoons. Overtime available when required. Salary: £20.40/hour, 39 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assemble and install machinery to specification, ensuring correct function of all components.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime.
  • Perform reactive, planned, and proactive maintenance following the company’s PPM schedule.
  • Maintain equipment according to maintenance plans.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Complete high-quality work that meets company standards and safety requirements.
  • Produce job-specific risk assessments and method statements before commencing work.
  • Update the CMM system and define spare parts where required.
  • Work independently or as part of a team to support site maintenance needs.
  • Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the company.
Key Equipment

Friction and mechanical power presses, furnaces, CNC machines, shot blast machines, pumping systems, and laser machines.

Skills and Experience
  • 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding skills.
  • Proven fault-finding ability and experience working from engineering drawings.
  • Team player with the ability to work unsupervised.
  • Health & Safety conscious with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
  • Desirable: IOSH Working Safely, IPAF, Confined Space (high risk), Abrasive Wheels, FLT Licence.
How to apply
  • Option 1:
    Click the apply button. If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, we can discuss what you have to hand.
  • Option 2:
    Find Morgan Veness on Linked In and send a message or connection request.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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