Mechanical Fitter

Interaction Recruitment Group; Ewloe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to cover sites across North Wales. This hands-on role involves supervising the maintenance of a fast-paced manufacturing environment and coordinating third-party contractors.

Basic pay is £18 per hour with overtime paid at £27 per hour, and there may be Saturday overtime, depending on workload. The role requires proven experience in scheduled maintenance, welding/fabrication, steam boiler familiarity, and a UK driving

Qualifications

• Experience managing scheduled maintenance systems.
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience with steam boilers and related systems (BOAS desirable).
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of a fast-paced manufacturing site.
• Manage and deliver the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party engineers and contractors.
• Support Health & Safety, Technical, and Site/Buildings functions.
• Manage maintenance procurement and supplies.
• Mentor and support a trainee/assistant.

Skills

Scheduled maintenance management

Mechanical maintenance

Welding & fabrication

Steam boiler experience

Health & safety awareness

Full UK Driving Licence

MS Office / IT skills

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Monday-Friday basic with potential overtime on Saturday.

£18 per hour basic and OT paid at £27 per hour

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter ready to take ownership of a engineering projects on busy manufacturing sites and make a tangible difference?

Our client is a long-established mechanical maintenance contractor based in Deeside is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their team.

About the Role

Working from their client's site across the North Wales area, this is a hands-on, varied role where you'll oversee the day-to-day maintenance of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including:

• Managing plant and site services maintenance

• Controlling and delivering the preventative maintenance schedule

• Coordinating and supervising third-party engineers and contractors

• Supporting Health & Safety, Technical, and Site/Buildings functions

• Managing maintenance procurement and supplies

• Mentoring and supporting a trainee/assistant

About You

You are a proactive, practical problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and a “can-do” attitude. You're comfortable working independently while supporting the wider team.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing scheduled maintenance systems

• Mechanical maintenance training or hands-on experience

• Welding and fabrication experience

• Experience with steam boilers and systems (BOAS desirable)

• Strong Health & Safety awareness

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Electrical maintenance experience

• Building and roofing knowledge

• PLC networking knowledge

• Working at height experience (PASMA/IPAF preferred)