Job Title - Mechanical Fitter
Location - Woodville, Derbyshire
Salary - Up to £47,000
Shift Pattern - 4 on / 5 off
The Role of the Mechanical Fitter
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a leading industrial manufacturing business based in Woodville, Derbyshire. The company is continuing to grow and invest heavily into the site with new machinery, equipment upgrades, and ongoing improvement projects.
The successful Mechanical Fitter will play a key role in maintaining production performance by carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a variety of industrial machinery and plant equipment. This role would suit an engineer looking for a long-term position within a busy and modern manufacturing environment.
As the Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and supporting continuous improvement activities to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.
Sector - Industrial Manufacturing
Key Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter
Previous mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong background in reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to work independently and within a team
Essential Skills & Experience
Mechanical fault-finding and repair experience
Recognised mechanical engineering qualification
Experience working on industrial machinery and equipment
Good understanding of health & safety practices within manufacturing
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable Experience
Experience working with conveyors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems
Welding or fabrication skills would be beneficial
Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Engineer within the UK
Knowledge of automated production equipment would be advantageous
Benefits for the Mechanical Fitter
Competitive salary package up to £47,000
Excellent work-life balance with a 4 on / 5 off shift pattern
Training and career development opportunities
Pension and additional company benefits
Opportunity to work for a stable and growing manufacturing business
If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the required skills and experience, please apply now.
For further information, contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you will also become eligible for our referral scheme.
You could receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details
Salary description
£46230.00 - £47000.00 per year