Mechanical Fitter

Blackbelt TV; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to work in a well-established engineering environment, where you will utilize your technical expertise to maintain and repair critical machinery. The position includes a competitive pay rate, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture. If you have a passion for engineering and a proactive approach to problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to innovative projects.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including BHs)

Ongoing training and development plans

Workwear provided

Free parking

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a Multi Skilled Engineer is essential.
• Experience with maintenance on various presses is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic investigations and maintain plant machinery.
• Lead improvement projects for sustained solutions.

Skills

Multi Skilled Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Preventative Maintenance

Diagnostic Investigations

Education

16th, 17th, or 18th Edition Certification

Tools

Siemens S7

Fanuc

ABB

Job description

Join to apply for the Mechanical Fitter role at Blackbelt TV.

Due to continued growth, Next Generation is recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to work with a well-established engineering company near Tyseley. The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for providing critical theoretical and technical knowledge while implementing innovative improvements in complex and unpredictable situations.

Shift Pattern for the Mechanical Fitter

• Week one: 6:00am - 14:00pm
• Week two: 14:00pm - 22:00pm

What’s on Offer for the Mechanical Fitter

• Competitive pay rate
• 33 days holiday (including BHs)
• Ongoing training and development plans
• Workwear provided
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic investigations
• Maintain and repair plant machinery and ancillary equipment safely to maximize availability at optimum cost
• Adhere to preventative maintenance programmes to minimize unplanned downtime
• Define critical spares for budget control
• Lead improvement projects for sustained solutions
• Perform Root Cause Analysis to implement permanent corrective actions
• Support engineering/projects with buy-off processes and new part introductions, highlighting snagging and influencing improvements

Candidate Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as a Multi Skilled Engineer (Essential)
• 16th, 17th, or 18th edition certification (Desirable)
• Experience with maintenance on various presses (Desirable)
• Experience with Siemens S7 (Desirable)
• Fanuc / ABB qualification or equivalent

Note: Due to high application volume, responses may be delayed. If you haven't been contacted within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful. Your details will be shared with Next Generation and the relevant client. Next Generation partners with UK businesses across Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial sectors, offering permanent and contract opportunities for talented candidates.