Maintenance Mechanical Fitter

Pathfinder International; Brompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension

CPD funding

Mental health support

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

On-site gym

Job summary

MKC Training is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Fitter for its prestigious training facilities in Chatham, Kent. The role focuses on inspection, testing and repair of mechanical machinery across workshop environments and classrooms at Brompton Barracks.

Salary around £40K+ with six weeks holiday, pension and CPD funding. Full-time, 37 hours weekly, no weekend shifts, and on-site gym facilities. Full driving license required.

Qualifications

• Qualification in mechanical maintenance (Apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Experience with inspection, testing and repair of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and repair mechanical machinery and equipment.
• Work within training workshops, offices and classrooms at the Royal School of Military Engineering site.
• Read and interpret engineering diagrams and charts.
• Maintain safety and quality standards during servicing and operation.

Skills

Machine turning

Milling

Bench fitting

Welding and brazing

Sheet metal work

Petrol and diesel engines/generators

Pumps and hydraulics

Servicing of small and large machines

Reading engineering drawings/diagrams

Ability to work at height

Education

Apprenticeship or C&G/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Unique opportunity for aMaintenanceMechanical Fitterto join a prestigious training facility in Chatham, Kent.

£40K+ excellent benefits, trainingand career prospects. 37 hours per week(Monday – Friday)– no weekends or shiftwork required,permanent.

Benefits include:

• Six weeks paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension
• Funding for continuous professional development and personal growth
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym

TheMaintenanceMechanical Fitterwillwork on inspection, testing and repair ofmechanicalmachinery and equipment used within the technical tradetrainingworkshops, offices and classroomscovered by MKC Training estatesat the Royal School of Military Engineering(including Brompton, Wainscott and Maidstone).

MKC Training is passionate about the successtheydeliver fortheirlearners, partners, and local communities, empowering people to be ambitious, solution-focused, proactive, and creative thinkers.Theirvalues, Commitment to learner success, Investment in People, Collaboration through partnership to achieve shared goals, Innovation to prepare for tomorrow, helpthemachievetheirvision, to be the UK’s most innovative training design and delivery partner, trusted by customers to prepare them for tomorrow.Theyhave a long and very successful partnership contract based at the Royal School of Military Engineering, Brompton Barracks.

The MaintenanceMechanical Fitterwill hold relevant qualifications such asan Apprenticeship or trainingwithC&G, NVQor equivalent, and will work on a variety of equipmentrequiring the following skills:

• Machine turning
• Milling
• Bench fitting
• Welding and brazing
• Sheet metal work
• Petrol and diesel engines/generators
• Pumps and hydraulics
• Servicing of small and large machines.
• Able to read and interpret engineering diagrams and charts.
• Ability to work at height

Full UK driving license is required.

MKC Training is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applications will be considered.Theyprovide support through Mental Health First Aid and Coaching and Mentoring schemes, are accredited Investors in People, ISO accreditedandhave a Gold Award in the Medway Healthy Workplaces Programme and have won several Health & Safety awards.

Full Job Description is availableon request.

All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service application. MKC Training follows the DBS Code of Practice.

Armed Forces Covenant – We offer guaranteed interviews to military veterans if they meet the selection criteria.

Note to Recruitment Agencies – this recruitment project is under a managed service contract – direct approaches to the client will not be accepted.

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