Maintenance Fitter – Day-Shift, Hands-On + Mentor

Detail 2 Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Job summary

Detail 2 Limited in Burnley is seeking a proactive Maintenance Fitter to join our manufacturing site. You will be responsible for daily maintenance of machinery and facilities, ensuring reliability and safety across the plant.

The role suits a hands-on candidate with strong mechanical experience, capable of working independently while mentoring an apprentice and collaborating with production teams to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience across site machinery and equipment.
• Experience with bearings, gearboxes, motors and clutches.
• Ability to carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Willingness to mentor an apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance across site machinery and equipment.
• Maintain and repair mechanical components including bearings, gearboxes, motors and clutches.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues to minimise machinery downtime.
• Carry out general building and site maintenance as required.
• Complete routine fire alarm and fire pump checks.
• Use general machine shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Work alongside production teams to plan maintenance and minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs and inspections.
• Work safely and ensure all maintenance activity complies with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support and mentor the on-site apprentice, sharing practical knowledge and maintenance skills.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical experience

Problem solving

Mentoring

Health & safety

Job description

Detail 2 Limited in Burnley is seeking a proactive Maintenance Fitter to join our manufacturing site. You will be responsible for daily maintenance of machinery and facilities, ensuring reliability and safety across the plant.

The role suits a hands-on candidate with strong mechanical experience, capable of working independently while mentoring an apprentice and collaborating with production teams to minimise downtime.