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Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 39,827 - 39,827 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chesterfield

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter 

Location: Chesterfield 

Shift Pattern: 5-Shift System (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off – 12-hour shifts, avg. 144 shifts/year)

Salary: £19.61 per hour + regular overtime available. 

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter who thrives in a fast-paced continuous manufacturing environment? Do you want a role that combines hands-on mechanical repair with core process operation—offering direct career progression and long-term development?

We are seeking a dual-skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our client's production team working across the machine and stock preparation areas.

The Role: 

In this hybrid position, you will operate high-speed paper manufacturing equipment while acting as the primary first-line mechanical responder on shift.

First-Line Mechanical Response: Lead breakdown interventions, fault-finding, and rapid repairs on hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, alignment, and drive systems to minimize downtime.
	
Process Operation: Run stock prep and machine sections to target speeds, maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency.
	
Asset Care & PMs: Execute planned mechanical maintenance routes, isolations (LOTO), component swaps, and condition monitoring during shift runs and planned shut-downs.
	
Continuous Improvement: Work alongside engineering and production teams to drive root-cause failure analysis (RCFA) and operational reliability.

What We Are Looking For: 

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Performing Maintenance Operations (or an equivalent Level 3 mechanical qualification, supported by strong time-served mechanical experience).
	
Experience: Practical background in mechanical fitting, maintenance, and fault diagnosis within continuous process, heavy industry, or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
	
Mindset: Proactive, safety-conscious decision-maker who can independently lead breakdown responses under pressure.
	
Flexibility: Comfortable working a 5-shift rotation (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off).

What We Offer: 

Work-Life Balance: 12-hour shift pattern averaging just 144 shifts per year.
	
Competitive Pay: Attractive base rate enhanced by a dedicated skill payment for your mechanical fitting qualifications.
	
Career Growth: Clear progression pathways into senior operational management, specialist reliability roles, or engineering management.
	
Dynamic Environment: Be part of a well-invested, fast-moving manufacturing hub committed to continuous improvement

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