Hands-On Mechanical Fitter / Engineer - 4-on, 4-off

Brazen Search; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on/4 off

12-hour shifts

Permanent role

Job summary

Brazen Search is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter/Mechanical Engineer for a Lincoln-based recycling manufacturer. This hands-on role maintains and repairs industrial plant, helping keep production running smoothly and safely.

The candidate will diagnose mechanical faults, perform repairs or replacements, and contribute to improving equipment performance. A proactive, safety-conscious approach and relevant qualifications or an apprenticeship are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Engineer or in maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, recycling or heavy industry preferred.
• Proactive approach to maintenance, safety and problem-solving.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or time-served apprenticeship beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and repair or replace defective components.
• Maintain industrial machinery and plant equipment to maximise reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Complete maintenance records and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repair

Maintenance mindset

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Brazen Search is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter/Mechanical Engineer for a Lincoln-based recycling manufacturer. This hands-on role maintains and repairs industrial plant, helping keep production running smoothly and safely.

The candidate will diagnose mechanical faults, perform repairs or replacements, and contribute to improving equipment performance. A proactive, safety-conscious approach and relevant qualifications or an apprenticeship are advantageous.