Maintenance Fitter

C2 Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist maintenance company is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join their team in Shropshire. The role involves carrying out preventative maintenance, on-site repairs, and management of installation projects. Candidates should have strong experience with hydraulic systems and be comfortable working independently. This opportunity offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 DOE and a chance to be part of a respected business focused on technical quality.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with hydraulic and piping systems.
• Confident carrying out pipework and pump repairs.
• Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out monthly planned preventative maintenance.
• Supporting or performing fuel testing.
• On-site maintenance of dosing pumps and related components.

Skills

Hydraulic and piping systems experience

Problem-solving skills

Independent work

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship or experience in similar role

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Fitter

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE plus great benefits

Location: Shropshire-based with travel

About the company

Our long-standing client has been providing fuel storage and combustion services for over 35 years. Their expertise dates back to the 1960s, when fuel and water quality challenges on merchant naval vessels shaped their approach to engineering. Today, with a modern headquarters in Shropshire and a strategic stock point in the heart of Aberdeen port, they support clients across the UK - including key operators in the North Sea Offshore industry.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out monthly planned preventative maintenance (PPM), including fuel sampling, filter checks and dewatering
• Supporting or performing fuel testing - full training provided
• On-site maintenance of dosing pumps, fuel pumps, dosing systems, hoses and pipework
• Fabrication of dosing systems and related components
• Managing stock levels and ordering necessary materials or spares
• Installing dosing systems, polishers, dispensing units and pipework
• Overseeing contractors on installation and maintenance projects

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong experience working with hydraulic and piping systems - including Press-Fit, swaging, and pipe fittings
• Ability to inspect systems and identify issues such as leaks or faults
• Confident carrying out pipework and pump repairs
• Welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems or pressure testing is an advantage, but not essential
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem solver with a hands-on approach
• Time-served Apprenticeship or experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role

Additional information

This is a great opportunity to join a respected, specialist business with long-term contracts and a focus on technical quality. If you've got the experience and want to work with a company that values precision and expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

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