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Shift Mechanical Fitter
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 47,000 - 47,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title: Shift Mechanical Fitter
Location: Leeds
Salary: £47,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Shifts)
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter based in Leeds and looking for shift-based role in a fast-paced industrial environment?
We’re working with a leading manufacturing business who are looking to add a skilled Shift Mechanical Fitter to their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a reactive and preventative maintenance environment and enjoys working with a wide variety of equipment and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Respond to breakdowns as the first point of contact, working alongside the shift electrician
* Use Pemac CMMS to receive and log jobs, allocate spares, and record histories
* Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections
* Fault-find and repair rotating equipment including pumps, gearboxes, pulpers, fans, refiners etc.
* Install and align new mechanical components and assemblies
* Carry out light machining tasks (lathe, mill, pillar drill) and basic welding/fabrication
* Maintain and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam plant systems
* Assist with writing risk assessments and ensuring safety protocols are followed
* Participate in shift rotation, including cover shift every 5th cycle
What You’ll Need:
* Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
* At least 5 years’ experience in an industrial setting
* Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
* Confident with CMMS systems and general IT literacy
* Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
* A proactive, self-motivated attitude and the flexibility to work shifts
* Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a close-knit team
What’s on Offer:
* £47,000 annual salary
* Permanent role with a structured 4-shift pattern (plus 1 in 5 cover shift)
* Diverse, hands-on work across a large-scale production site
* Additional training provided – including FLT, cherry picker & more
* Opportunity to work on critical assets across mechanical and fluid power systems
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