Location: Hathern, Leicestershire
Salary: £48,000
Shift: Days
Job Role of the Mechanical Fitter:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a market-leading industrial manufacturer based in Hathern, Leicestershire.
Due to increased production demand, continued investment and ongoing growth across the site, the business is expanding its engineering department and is looking to add an additional Mechanical Fitter to the team.
The successful Mechanical Fitter will be working within a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to mechanical breakdowns across a wide range of production machinery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer or fitter who wants to join a stable and growing organisation that continues to invest heavily in its engineering team, machinery and site infrastructure.
Sector – Industrial Manufacturing
The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery
Responding quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns
Mechanical fault finding and diagnostics
Repairing, servicing and maintaining production and manufacturing equipment
Stripping down and rebuilding mechanical equipment and components
Working on bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, motors, pumps and associated mechanical equipment
Replacing worn or damaged mechanical components
Carrying out fitting, alignment and adjustment of machinery
Identifying recurring mechanical faults and supporting continuous improvement activities
Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime
Supporting engineering projects and machinery improvements
Maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times
Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:
Must have a strong mechanical engineering background
Must hold a recognised Mechanical or Engineering Qualification
Previous mechanical maintenance or fitting experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills
Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment
Experience working on industrial machinery and mechanical components
Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:
Experience carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
Strong mechanical fitting skills
Experience maintaining production or industrial machinery
Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns
Experience stripping, repairing and rebuilding mechanical components
Good understanding of preventative maintenance
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an engineering team
Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:
Experience working within a highly automated manufacturing environment
Previous experience with high-speed or high-volume production machinery
Experience working with pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, hydraulics or pneumatics
Experience with continuous improvement projects
Mechanical Fitters from a variety of industrial and manufacturing backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Benefits for the Mechanical Fitter:
£48,000 basic salary
Days-only position
Plenty of overtime available
Additional bonus opportunities
Excellent training and ongoing development
Continuous investment in engineering and site infrastructure
Modern, state-of-the-art production machinery
Pension scheme
Excellent healthcare benefits
Free parking
On-site canteen
Market-leading benefits package
Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression
If you are interested in this Mechanical Fitter position and feel that you have the right skills and experience, please apply today.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, market-leading manufacturer offering a highly attractive days-only position with excellent earning potential and long-term stability.
Please contact Joe McAuliffe at Pioneer Selection for further information regarding this Mechanical Fitter opportunity
Salary description
£48000.00 - £48000.00 per year