Mechanical Maintenance Fitter/Engineer

Double Days (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer / Fitter to join its on-site engineering team. This is a great opportunity to join a stable company operating within a busy production environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, reducing downtime, and supporting the smooth running of production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend machinery breakdowns and carry out repairs
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks
• Fault find on mechanical systems and production equipment
• Repair and refurbish components when required
• Support improvement projects and equipment upgrades
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Assist with production changeovers and machine set-up
• Ensure health & safety standards are followed at all times

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship
• Previous maintenance experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with motors, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics or pneumatics
• Welding or fabrication skills beneficial
• Basic electrical knowledge advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £43,000
• Bonus scheme
• Overtime available
• Pension
• Holiday allowance
• Training and progression opportunities
• Additional company benefits