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Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Matlock, Derbyshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established heavy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer looking to work within a challenging, high-volume industrial environment where reliability, safety and continuous improvement are key.

You will play a vital role in maintaining a wide range of heavy industrial machinery and production equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability and minimising costly production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across the manufacturing site.

  * Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on heavy production machinery and plant.

  * Work on equipment including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems.

  * Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.

  * Carry out inspections and identify potential equipment failures before they occur.

  * Strip, overhaul, repair and rebuild mechanical equipment.

  * Assist with the installation, modification and commissioning of new and existing machinery.

  * Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site.

  * Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS system.

  * Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company health & safety procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

  * A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.

  * Previous experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter/Engineer within heavy manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environment.

  * Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

  * Experience working with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.

  * The ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.

  * Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance.

  * A proactive approach to fault finding and continuous improvement.

  * The ability to work effectively under pressure within a demanding production environment.

  * A strong commitment to health & safety.

What's on Offer

  * Competitive salary of up to £52,000

  * Shifts: 12 hours days and nights.

  * Overtime available.

  * Permanent position with a stable and established business

  * Ongoing training and development

  * Exposure to a wide range of heavy industrial machinery

  * Strong benefits package

  * Long-term career progression

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