Maintenance Fitter (Days)

Saria Limited; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join their dynamic team in Doncaster. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in hands-on mechanical engineering, ensuring the smooth operation of plant and machinery. You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a company that values quality and innovation in the food chain sector, and make a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recognized Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in a process or factory environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day maintenance of all plant and machinery.
• Install and maintain new and existing equipment without interrupting production.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fabrication Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Certification

Time Served Apprenticeship

Job description

Business: SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 19 sites across the country.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Maintenance Fitter to work at our SARIA, Doncaster site. This is a full-time position, working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

As a Mechanical Engineer your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Day to day maintenance of all plant and machinery.
• Conduct risk assessments on all jobs before undertaking any work / tasks.
• To install and maintain new and existing equipment, whilst ensuring production is not interrupted.
• Assist with conducting hands-on mechanical engineering routines, in accordance with the planned preventative maintenance systems (PPM), to minimise plant downtime, and ensure that the plant operates to the standards laid down in the appropriate legislation.
• Ensure that all logs and job sheets are filled in as required.
• Ensure that the working area is clean and tidy on completion of any job / task.
• Be responsible for the health and safety of yourself and others within the workplace and comply with all health and safety procedures.
• Assisting other mechanical / operational departments when required.

The Person

• Had a time served apprenticeship or recognised Mechanical Engineering certification / qualification, or equivalent.
• Fabrication skills are essential.
• Refrigeration experience would be advantageous.
• Previous engineering experience within a process / factory environment.
• To be able to work on your own initiative.
• Take a proactive approach to problem solving and produce appropriate solutions to reduce disruption to working processes.
• Have a calm and methodical approach to work and be able to work under pressure within time constraints.
• Excellent communication skills.