Mechanical Fitter

Pioneer Selection; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

22 days' holiday

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a permanent role in Carlisle, Cumbria. You will maintain and repair heavy industrial machinery, perform planned preventive maintenance, and diagnose faults to keep equipment running efficiently.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift (7am–7pm) with a salary of £40,000–£55,000, offering long-term progression within a growing industrial business in Carlisle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Fitter or maintenance engineer in heavy industrial settings.
• Strong fault-finding and reactive maintenance abilities.
• Experience with heavy industrial machinery such as conveyors, crushers, and gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, crushers, condensers and other heavy industrial machinery.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Heavy machinery

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanical Fitter Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: 4 on 4 off, 7am–7pm
Sector: Industrial Manufacturing

Job Role – Mechanical Fitter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join an established and growing industrial business based in Carlisle. The company is continuing to grow and is looking for a mechanically skilled engineer to join its maintenance team. You will be responsible for keeping a range of heavy industrial machinery running efficiently, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer looking for a stable role with a company that offers long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, crushers, compactors and other heavy industrial machinery.
• Fault-find across mechanical systems and identify the root cause of failures.
• Work with bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, drives and associated equipment.
• Carry out mechanical installations, modifications and improvements.
• Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Minimise machinery downtime and ensure production equipment remains operational.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow site health & safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or similar.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Experience working within a heavy industrial, manufacturing or similar environment.
• Mechanically biased engineering background.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems, including bearings, belts, chains and gearboxes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off, 7am–7pm shift pattern.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within heavy industry or industrial manufacturing.
• Hydraulic maintenance experience.
• Experience working on conveyors, crushers or similar processing equipment.
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced production environment.

The Mechanical Fitter Will Benefit From

• £40,000 – £55,000 salary, depending on experience.
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern, 7am–7pm.
• 22 days' holiday.
• Permanent position with an established and growing business.
• Opportunities for progression and development.
• Working with a wide range of heavy industrial machinery.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity and have a mechanically biased background, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing industrial business in the Carlisle area.