Industrial Mechanical Fitter - Late Shift Maintenance Pro

Staffline; Heanor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a specialist industrial manufacturing site in Heanor on a 3-month contract. The role covers maintenance of conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and related mechanical systems on a permanent late shift (2pm - 10pm).

You will diagnose faults, install equipment, perform upgrades, and carry out preventative maintenance while working with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within manufacturing, process, heavy industry, recycling, aggregates, chemical, or similar environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across rotating and conveying equipment.
• Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across site.
• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated equipment.
• Perform equipment installations, mechanical upgrades, and improvement work.
• Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Independent worker

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Motors

Gearboxes

Bearings

Conveyors

Job description

Staffline is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a specialist industrial manufacturing site in Heanor on a 3-month contract. The role covers maintenance of conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and related mechanical systems on a permanent late shift (2pm - 10pm).

You will diagnose faults, install equipment, perform upgrades, and carry out preventative maintenance while working with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime and uphold safety standards.