Maintenance Fitter

Harvey Beric Associates; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter for a growing manufacturing business. This role requires strong hands-on expertise across mechanical and electrical systems. You'll maintain a wide range of machinery, carry out preventive checks, and support general facilities maintenance. Ideal candidates have a solid manufacturing background, proactive attitude, and hold a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation or Electromechanical Maintenance. It's an opportunity for varied tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plant maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including gearboxes and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot pneumatics and hydraulics effectively.
• Support electrical systems including control panels and motors.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on machinery.

Skills

Plant maintenance experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical experience

Fault-finding

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation or Electromechanical Maintenance

18th Edition knowledge

Job description

We're working with a growing manufacturing business to find an experienced Maintenance Fitter who can bring strong hands‑on maintenance expertise across mechanical, electrical and plant systems. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and enjoys keeping machinery running smoothly through proactive and reactive maintenance.

The Role

You'll take ownership of maintaining a wide range of plant and production machinery, carrying out preventive checks, fault‑finding, repairs, and emergency maintenance. While you'll collaborate closely with the engineering team, the role offers plenty of autonomy once you've proven your capability. You'll also support general facilities maintenance as needed.

This position is ideal for someone from a manufacturing background who's used to downtime pressures, tight deadlines and operational challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, including gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, belts, and drive units
• Troubleshooting pneumatics and hydraulics (compressors, valves, cylinders, schematics)
• Supporting welding/fabrication equipment and carrying out small repairs where needed
• Working on electrical systems: 3‑phase, control panels, isolators, motors, VFDs, sensors
• Conducting routine maintenance checks and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently
• Assisting with installations, commissioning, and facilities maintenance tasks

What We're Looking For

• Strong plant maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Solid mechanical skillset; electrical experience essential
• Ability to fault‑find across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Electromechanical Maintenance
• 18th Edition knowledge (C&G #removed#) preferred
• Experience with PLC‑controlled equipment is a bonus
• Someone proactive, reliable, and confident working both independently and within a team

If you're a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more! However, if you do not hear back from us within 48hrs, kindly assume you have been unsuccessful.