Shifts for mechanical fitter are rotating as follows:
Week 1: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Week 2: 10:00pm – 6:00am, Monday to Friday
Flexibility required: Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts when requested to support operational needs.
The Role for Mechanical fitter
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support a busy waste recycling facility based in Knaresborough. You will play a key role in keeping mechanical assets operating safely and efficiently through planned and reactive maintenance, fabrication work, and outage support.
Key Responsibilities
Rectify faults and carry out repairs on mechanical assets including conveyor belts, pumps, gearboxes, valves and cranes.
Carry out fabrication work, refurbishment and general workshop duties.
Deliver PPM (planned preventative maintenance) and reactive maintenance, ensuring the highest standards are maintained at all times.
Assist with and actively participate in planned outages/shutdowns.
Operate workshop machinery and support fabrication and refurbishment tasks as required.
Communicate mechanical problems and concerns promptly to line management to ensure swift resolution.
Support delivery of Maintenance Team KPIs and site performance targets.
Effectively use the site CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) for logging, reporting, and task updates.
Participate in team briefings and toolbox talks to ensure aligned and safe working practices.
Maintain full compliance with site Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
Work safely and efficiently under a safe system of work and in line with site rules.
Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses in accordance with site procedures.
Qualifications
Time-served Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Technical Apprenticeship
Level 3 NVQ / BTEC / equivalent in Maintenance Engineering
CSE/GCSE (or equivalent)
IOSH Managing Safely – desirable
Skills & Experience
You will have proven hands-on experience working with mechanical systems in an industrial environment, ideally within recycling, waste, aggregates, FMCG, heavy engineering, or similar sectors.
Essential experience:
Conveyor belts and associated systems
Valves
Gearboxes
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Fabrication and workshop repairs
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documents
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Safety-first mindset with good knowledge of safe systems of work
Salary description
£25.00 - £25.00 per hour