Mechanical Fitter

AJS; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

AJS Asset Care is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their maintenance team in London. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, requiring strong mechanical background and fault diagnosis skills. This hands-on position supports operational excellence while ensuring safety compliance. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage and standard 40-hour workweek.

Benefits

Workplace Pension Scheme

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Previous experience using RCM methods expected.
• Qualification or experience in Mechanical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Perform fault diagnostics and repair mechanical failures.
• Conduct precision maintenance using industry-standard tools.

Skills

RCM Methods

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AJS Asset Care are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at our London-based facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical systems within heavy industry, refineries, or FMCG environments. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of planned and reactive maintenance skills, strong fault diagnosis capabilities, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Key Duties Include

• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical systems and machinery.
• Perform fault diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical failures with minimal supervision.
• Support and contribute to a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) approach.
• Conduct precision maintenance, including precision shaft alignment, balancing, and equipment setup using industry-standard tools and methods.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Health & Safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with other maintenance team members, production staff, and engineering teams to ensure equipment availability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and system performance.

Key Skills

• Previous Experience using RCM Methods
• Qualification or Experience in a Mechanical Engineering

Benefits of the Role Include

• £19.78 per Hour
• Standard 40 Hour week
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care

This role is based at one of our sites in East London, where travel would be required every day.