Industrial Mechanical Fitter: Installations & Maintenance

Permanent Futures Limited; Sharlston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a busy engineering and maintenance team. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment, working from engineering drawings and specifications to meet safety and quality standards.

The role covers preventative maintenance, fault finding on rotating/industrial machinery, and collaboration with engineers and other trades to complete projects on

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter or similar.
• Reading engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Strong fault‑finding and mechanical fitting skills.
• Experience with rotating/industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, installation and maintenance activities.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs.
• Inspect, repair and rebuild mechanical equipment and components.
• Work with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts and conveyors.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and maintenance instructions.
• Use hand and power tools safely and accurately.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Fault finding

Rotating equipment

Maintenance experience

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Permanent Futures Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a busy engineering and maintenance team. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment, working from engineering drawings and specifications to meet safety and quality standards.

The role covers preventative maintenance, fault finding on rotating/industrial machinery, and collaboration with engineers and other trades to complete projects on