Maintenance Fitter

E3 Recruitment; Presteigne; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join their dynamic team in Presteigne. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, with opportunities for overtime and a company van. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mechanical systems background, particularly in heavy industry, and be adept at troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues efficiently. The company emphasizes learning and development, providing certified training and a robust employee benefits program. If you're mechanically minded and ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company van

Overtime at a premium

Weekly bonus up to £200

8% Company Pension

Certified Training Opportunities

Employee Benefits Program

Discount Card for Supermarkets

Qualifications

• Strong practical mechanical systems background, ideally in heavy industry.
• Ability to identify defects and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plant breakdowns ensuring timely returns to production.
• Conduct emergency breakdown repairs on production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Fault-Finding Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Emergency Breakdown Repairs

Education

Relevant Working Experience

Tools

Hand Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Are you a Maintenance Fitter or mechanical engineer in the Kingston area looking for your next move? We have a great opportunity with a national company, known for its learning and development, and career opportunities.

Paying up to £45,000 working days with overtime at premium, and a company van, this is the perfect role for someone mechanically minded with the hands-on skills looking for a career with an established company.

What's in it for you as a Maintenance Fitter?

• A salary of up to £45,000
• Company van
• Overtime at a premium x1.5 or x2
• Up to £200 weekly bonus (KPI dependent)
• Monday-Fri working hours
• 8% Company Pension
• Certified Training opportunities and opportunities for progression
• Excellent employee benefits program, discount card for supermarkets etc.

Requirements as a Maintenance Fitter:

• Responding to plant breakdowns - ensuring assets are returned to production in a timely manner, and temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution
• Undertaking emergency breakdown repairs in a timely and efficient way on all production equipment
• Liaison in preventative maintenance planning and execution planned shutdowns
• Maintaining and promoting Health & Safety rules and regulations, following all company processes and procedures

Qualifications and Experience needed as a Maintenance Fitter:

• A good amount of suitable working experience is more important than qualifications
• Have a strong, practical mechanical systems background, heavy industry preferred - conveyors, drive systems, belts, bearings, shafts, pulleys etc.
• Possess a fault-finding mindset to identify defects and recommend appropriate action
• Possess the ability to remove and fit bearings
• Adheres to site-specific SHE procedures and Safe Working Practices

If interested, please apply now…