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Mechanical Fitter
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
GMP Recruitment are proud to be in partnership with a long-established and reputable engineering firm based in the Birmingham area, specialising in high-performance industrial manufacturing. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a Mechanical Fitter to join their Maintenance team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and provides the opportunity to work within a well-established engineering environment focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Our client operates a busy production facility with large-scale hydraulic press systems and a variety of heavy industrial equipment. They are seeking an experienced and proactive individual with solid mechanical and hydraulic knowledge to help maintain and improve machinery uptime and site-wide engineering support.
Mechanical Fitter Main Responsibilities:
* Provide engineering support for hydraulic press systems and associated machinery.
* Carry out both planned preventative maintenance and responsive repair work on critical equipment.
* Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance press reliability and equipment performance.
* Maintain and monitor hydraulic systems, ensuring proper operation and timely servicing.
* Maintain a safe and organised working environment, adhering to all health and safety protocols.
* Assist in the development of critical spares stock management for key equipment.
* Deliver maintenance support across other engineering systems and machinery on-site.
* Collaborate with production teams to schedule work flexibly around operational requirements.
* Support and help train apprentices within the Maintenance team.
* Maintain high levels of health, safety, and housekeeping standards across the maintenance department.
* Ensure consistent availability and performance of hydraulic press systems to support production output.
* Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
* Contribute to the upkeep and functionality of other machine tools and engineering equipment.
Mechanical Fitter required skills and experience:
* Strong working knowledge of hydraulic press systems and their operation.
* Time-served engineer with mechanical maintenance background (apprenticeship preferred).
* Demonstrable experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
* Flexible and proactive approach to shift patterns and production needs.
* Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical faults efficiently.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a willingness to support and train junior staff.
* Understanding of critical spare parts management and system reliability improvements.
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