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Accrington

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Fitter to join their Accrington team. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of plant machinery, requiring expertise in fault finding, general welding, and fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a solid mechanical background with a minimum of three years’ experience and relevant qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and personal development opportunities. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
Gym Benefit
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in maintenance fitting.
  • Knowledge of PLC systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance activities ensuring safety and productivity.
  • Fault finding on machinery to reduce downtime.
  • Lead by example in teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical qualifications
Fault finding on pneumatics
General welding and fabrication
General machining
Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3
ONC HND

Tools

Hand/power tools
Vibration tools

Job description

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Engineering - Maintenance Fitter, Accrington

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Client:

Forterra Building Products Limited

Location:

Accrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Work abroad Engineering

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Accrington team in the position of Maintenance Fitter.

The role holder will play a safe and active part in maintenance activities, being responsible to rectify all electrical malfunctions / breakdowns safely and effectively to enable the continuity and productivity of the plant, to achieve current safety, output, and quality targets.

  • Perform to a good standard all aspects of Maintenance Fitting.
  • Providing solutions for practical problems, the exact day to day duties will vary depending on the task.
  • Fault finding on pneumatics, hydraulics, machines out of sequence and reduce downtime.
  • General welding and fabrication.
  • Developing personal engineering skills.
  • Provide maintenance solutions to enhance the improvement of plant efficiencies.
  • General machining is an advantage, Centre Lathe work, Milling Machine work.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

  • Before work commences on any item of plant/machinery etc., all relevant safe work procedures must be sought and followed together with an assessment made if needed with maintenance fitter, plant foreman and management of what is required to enable the task involved to be carried out in the safest way possible.
  • Ensure when carrying out any work at height a full working at height risk assessment is carried out including permits.
  • Provide technical expertise to support plant requirements.
  • Ensure when carrying out any work that a one-minute risk assessment is completed irrespective of a full risk assessment in place.
  • Use Forterra Permit to work system.
  • Provide inspection, testing and commissioning expertise and support.
  • Before using any vibration tools, ensure all monitoring equipment is in serviceable condition using Havswear recording system and ensure not to exceed acceptable limits.
  • Lead by example in encouraging teamwork with both electrical and mechanical employees, flexibility, and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Proactively support company / site initiatives.
  • To work together with all maintenance staff to ensure one team.
  • Ensure isolation of all plant and equipment both electrically and mechanically before commencement of duties. Ensuring the use of personnel lock off LOTOTO.
  • Return all tools used to their correct place and all debris to the correct skip.
  • To adhere to rules and procedures involving the use of workshop equipment.
  • Once work is completed including new installations, ensure a full test has been carried out, safety guards are put back, all safety features work, and all debris removed before commencement / operation of the plant/equipment.
  • As and when required to aid in tunnel kiln shutdown/light up and general maintenance.
  • To work in conjunction with Maintenance Electricians and assist as and when necessary.
  • To keep plant and maintenance records up to date.
  • Carry out PPMs to a good standard with records.
  • To acquire a good understanding of all machines sequence, a basic understanding of operation.
  • To use all hand/power tools and ladders safely and correctly using the required P.P.E and to take out of action immediately damaged /faulty items.
  • Report all irregularities/health & safety issues to the maintenance manager.
  • To carry out housekeeping duties as and when required.
  • Work a reasonable amount of overtime when required.
  • Be flexible with overtime and covering holidays.
  • Undertake any relevant training as requested on rest days and during your shift.

About You;

The job requires adequate mechanical qualifications and a minimum of three years’ experience.

Training Requirements

  • City &Guilds NVQ Level3 ONC HND
  • Knowledge of PLC Systems
  • Sensors PNP, NPN
  • Lifting and Slinging Training
  • HAV Awareness Training
  • Gas awareness training
  • Confined space training
  • Company online Induction
  • COSHH
  • Isolation Lock-off
  • Working at Height (MEWP/Scissor Lift and Harness Training)
  • Spill Training (Environmental Awareness)

What We Can Offer You:

  • Competitive Salary and Benefits package
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
  • Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
  • Personal development and opportunities for progression

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom

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