Maintenance Fitter

CV Technical; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Pension (3% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Structured training and development

Progression opportunities in engin...

Job summary

CV Technical is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a busy engineering team in Kent. You will maintain and optimise heavy industrial machinery, including granulators and ring crushers, to ensure reliable production and high efficiency.

The role requires lead fitter experience, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to drive improvements while prioritising workloads in a fast-paced environment. Overtime and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Lead fitter experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience driving process improvements and standardisation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and optimise heavy industrial machinery to minimise downtime.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and diagnose breakdowns.
• Support AI machinery, cameras, extraction systems and pneumatic ejections.

Skills

Lead fitter

Fault finding

Process improvement

Workload prioritisation

MIG welding

Forklift license

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Fitter
Location: Kent (ME postcode area)
Salary: £42,000 basic + Overtime (1.5x)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Start Date: ASAP

The Company

Our client is a leading UK-based industrial business operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kent. The site specialises in high-volume processing operations and runs advanced mechanical and AI-driven plant equipment. The company is committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join a busy engineering team within a fast-paced production environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and optimising a range of heavy industrial machinery to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Servicing and maintaining granulators (changing/setting knives, wear bars, screens, hydraulics, cleaning and greasing).

Maintenance on ring crushers and other plant equipment.

Supporting AI machinery including camera systems, extraction systems, detection equipment, AI sorters and pneumatic ejections.

Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).

Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns efficiently.

Prioritising workloads at the start of each shift.

Working closely with Shift Managers and production teams to optimise performance.

Maintaining accurate spare parts stock levels and reporting shortages.

Liaising with fabrication teams as required.

Providing cover for Lead Fitters when required (days/nights).

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in a lead or senior fitter role within an industrial environment.

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

Experience maintaining consistency in processes and contributing to process improvements.

Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

MIG welding experience.

Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain - training provided).

Proactive, energetic and hands-on approach.

Benefits

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Pension (3% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Structured training and development

Progression opportunities within engineering

14 days off after 7-week rotation

If you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking to join a progressive and technically advanced operation, apply today for immediate consideration