Shift Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £52,681.89

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) 5.30 - 5.30, 7 cycles, 18 days off

Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our client is hiring a permanent Shift Mechanical Fitter based in Lydney, Gloucestershire, to join their dedicated engineering team. In this vital role, you will provide preventative maintenance and immediate mechanical breakdown support to ensure the mill functions at optimal levels of availability and performance. The position involves diagnosing and repairing machinery, conducting routine inspections of rotating equipment such as pumps, refiners, and paper machine rolls. You will be expected to follow strict safety procedures, issue permits, update maintenance schedules and resolve long-term technical issues. The role demands a proactive approach to fault finding, repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and ongoing equipment optimisations.

Requirements:

Formal technical qualification in Mechanical Craft (NVQ Level 3 / C&G Level 3 Mechanical or equivalent)

Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles

Experience in diagnosing and repairing industrial plant equipment and mechanical systems

Good understanding of health and safety legislation within a process environment

Previous experience with CMMS systems for maintenance planning and recording

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Proactive with the ability to work effectively alone

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, continuous training opportunities, and a challenging yet rewarding work environment that emphasises safety and operational excellence. Joining this team provides the chance to develop your mechanical maintenance expertise within a forward-thinking organisation committed to ongoing improvement and innovation. This role offers stability, the chance to contribute to a busy mill, and the potential for further career progression in the maintenance and engineering field.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility