Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established process manufacturing business based in Nuneaton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on, heavy industrial environment and wants a days-only shift pattern with no nights.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day mechanical maintenance of a busy production facility, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure machinery remains reliable and downtime is kept to a minimum.

The role would suit someone from a heavy engineering, recycling, waste, aggregates, quarrying, food processing, chemical, manufacturing or similar industrial background who is comfortable working on a wide variety of mechanical plant and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and machinery
Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive mechanical maintenance
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise production downtime
Maintain and repair conveyors, gearboxes, motors and associated equipment
Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Install, maintain and modify new and existing plant equipment
Carry out mechanical engineering routines in line with the site's maintenance programme
Complete risk assessments before undertaking maintenance activities
Complete maintenance logs, job sheets and relevant documentation
Support other engineering and operational departments when required
Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures
Maintain high standards of housekeeping following maintenance work

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Mechanically Biased Engineer
Strong hands-on mechanical engineering experience
Experience with gearboxes, motors, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics
Confident carrying out both PPM and reactive maintenance
Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience maintaining industrial plant and production machinery
Comfortable working within a heavy or demanding manufacturing environment
Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
Strong understanding of health and safety within an industrial environment
Someone who can come into the position and quickly become an effective member of the engineering team

Shift Pattern

Days-only continental shift, working 7:00am to 7:00pm

Week 1: Monday to Thursday
Week 2: Tuesday to Friday
Week 3: Wednesday to Saturday
Week 4: Thursday to Sunday
Week 5: Friday to Sunday
Week 6: Saturday to Monday
Week 7: Sunday to Tuesday
Week 8: Monday to Wednesday

If you are a mechanically biased engineer looking for a well-paid, days-only maintenance position within a busy industrial environment, please apply with an up-to-date CV for further information