Maintenance Fitter

The Role

The Maintenance Fitter is responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of all plant machinery and equipment. You will ensure minimal downtime through efficient fault-finding and high-quality repairs, ensuring that all work is carried out to the highest safety and engineering standards.

• Maintenance & Repair:
  Conduct mechanical repairs, installations, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment.
• Technical Expertise:
  Utilise skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding to solve complex mechanical issues.
• Diagnostic Work:
  Use engineering drawings to identify faults and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Operational Excellence:
  Support a continuous improvement culture by identifying ways to increase machine efficiency and reliability.
• Safety First:
  Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively within the maintenance team and communicate clearly with production staff to coordinate repairs.

• Essential Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Time Served Mechanical Engineer: (C&G, NVQ, or HNC level).
  • Experience:
    
    Minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical
    
    Skills:
    
    Proficient in Fitting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Fabrication, and Welding.
  • Analytical
    
    Skills:
    
    Strong fault-finding abilities and the ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately.
  • Attributes:
    Hardworking, conscientious, and a strong communicator.
• Desirable Skills (The "Extras"):
  • Basic electrical knowledge.
  • Certifications:
    
    IOSH Working Safely, IPAF, FLT License, or Abrasive Wheels.
  • Specialised Training:
    Confined Space – High Risk.

We offer a workplace where your technical skills are put to the test every day. You won't just be "fixing things"; you’ll be an integral part of an engineering team that values quality and efficiency.