Mechanical Fitter

Staffline; Heanor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a specialist industrial manufacturing site in Heanor on a 3-month contract. The role covers maintenance of conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and related mechanical systems on a permanent late shift (2pm - 10pm).

You will diagnose faults, install equipment, perform upgrades, and carry out preventative maintenance while working with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within manufacturing, process, heavy industry, recycling, aggregates, chemical, or similar environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across rotating and conveying equipment.
• Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across site.
• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated equipment.
• Perform equipment installations, mechanical upgrades, and improvement work.
• Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Independent worker

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Motors

Gearboxes

Bearings

Conveyors

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Heanor
Late Shift (2pm - 10pm)
£20.00 - £25.00 per hour (Umbrella)
3-Month Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a specialist industrial manufacturing site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. Working on a permanent late shift, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of production and process equipment including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated mechanical systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a unique and highly specialised production environment, supporting the reliability and efficiency of critical plant machinery.

Responsibilities - Mechanical Fitter

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across site.
• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated equipment.
• Perform equipment installations, mechanical upgrades, and improvement work.
• Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Experience Required - Mechanical Fitter

• Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within manufacturing, process, heavy industry, recycling, aggregates, chemical, or similar environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills across rotating and conveying equipment.
• Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, Industrial Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, or Mechanical Technician.