Mechanical Fitter

TechNichols Resourcing Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive team. The role offers a competitive salary of £44,000 to £46,000, opportunities for overtime, and potential for career advancement. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and experience in maintenance and fittings. The position involves machine maintenance and improvement projects. Don't miss the chance to apply now!

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised mechanical engineering or similar apprenticeship.
• Mechanical fitting/maintenance experience including bearings, belts, chains, pumps, etc.
• Experience of working to planned preventative maintenance schedules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Engineering Team Leader and Engineering Manager.
• Carry out routine planned maintenance on equipment.
• Complete tooling changes and adjustments to machines.

Skills

Mechanical fitting/maintenance experience

Proactive work attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or qualifications

Job description

Role

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter

Salary

£44,000 to £46,000 per annum + overtime (paid at x1.5 & x2.0) + benefits + opportunity to move up within their pay scales

Hours

Rotation Days/Nights, 12 hour shifts 6 till 6

Location

Commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant, Southampton, Chichester and surrounding areas

Company

We are recruiting for a reputable Manufacturer who are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter who are looking for an opportunity to settle, build, and grow within their loyal, supportive and friendly team. They offer motivated Engineers the chance to move up and progress through their grades that provides further responsibilities and salary enhancements!

If you're seeking a role where you can build a bright future and career, be given opportunities to move up and earn more, please don't delay and apply now! You also have opportunities to earn more with overtime paid at x1.5 and x2.0.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader and Engineering Manager
• Carry out routine planned maintenance and update all maintenance and equipment documentation.
• Breakdown maintenance to all production machinery, reacting to daily concerns and support in getting equipment back in to correct operating condition - urgency is key here
• Complete tooling changes and adjustments to machines, with the assistance of the appropriate Operator/ Maintenance Engineer.
• Work across various projects including machinery upgrades, relocations, new installations and commissioning of new production lines.
• Assist technical staff and be involved with development and continuous improvement work.
• If the opportunity of training courses or further education/qualifications are offered, someone who is interested in better themselves would be highly desirable

Requirements

• Completed a recognised mechanical engineering or similar apprenticeship or hold mechanical (or similar) qualifications
• Mechanical fitting/maintenance experience including ANY of the following; bearings, belts, chains, pumps, gear boxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, tool changes, workshop work etc.
• Experience of working to planned preventative maintenance schedules and attending to breakdowns - preferred
• Proactive work attitude with a friendly view of working
• Worked within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred or similar
• Maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Willingness to learn

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Wesley at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Wesley for further information.

We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful