Maintenance Fitter - Night Shift

Wright Engineering; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for the night shift. The role involves ensuring all plant and equipment are maintained according to safety regulations and company standards. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, reporting concerns, and supervising contractors. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

20 days holiday + Stats

Qualifications

• Experience with bearings, gearboxes.
• Maintenance experience within aggregates/quarry/heavy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with CMMS system.
• Report observations/concerns from PPM activities.
• Participate in cross-functional task teams to improve reliability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Planning and organization

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

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Role: To ensure that all plant, equipment, and services are safely maintained in line with the company's PPM system and to fulfill all statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with CMMS system.
2. Report any observations/concerns arising from a PPM activity.
3. Carry out corrective actions quickly to keep plant downtime to a minimum.
4. Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies.
5. Suggest and implement plant improvements.
6. Monitor and request spares in a timely manner to maintain plant and equipment.
7. Accurately complete documentation to enable a traceable and auditable route.
8. Participate in cross-functional task teams to improve machine/process reliability.
9. Assist in internal or external audits.
10. Share knowledge with the team to improve overall capability.
11. Supervise contractors when required, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with RAMS.
12. Attend toolbox talks for quick communication of issues.
13. Interact daily with maintenance, operations, and yard staff to understand business needs.
14. Undertake reasonable tasks as allocated by the company.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude and adaptability
• Problem-solving skills
• Core mechanical trade skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Can-do attitude
• Good time management
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork
• Fabrication and welding skills

Desired Experience

• Experience with bearings, gearboxes
• Experience with screeners, shredders, conveyors, separating equipment
• Maintenance experience within aggregates/quarry/heavy production environment
• Time-served apprenticeship

Shift Details

Mon-Thurs 21:00 - 06:00

Fri 21:00 - 03:30 (40 hours)

Holidays

20 days + Stats

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing