Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

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