Mechanical Fitter

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Neat Marsh; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter in the HU12 area of Hull. You will perform mechanical maintenance in a 24-hour processing environment, ensuring plant reliability and supporting safety operations. Required qualifications include a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, with experience in heavy industry preferred. This role features a rotating shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a competitive salary of up to £42,789 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a maintenance environment, ideally in heavy industry.
• Strong team-working and independent working capabilities.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned maintenance tasks promptly under engineering supervision.
• Maintain accurate maintenance data records.
• Evaluate equipment performance and suggest improvements.
• Report unsafe activities to the Line Supervisor.
• Ensure a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Experience in maintenance environment

Familiarity with health & safety systems

Team-working capabilities

Good communication skills

Competence in mechanical equipment operation

Physically fit for the role

Flexibility for rotating shifts

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

Electrical qualifications or experience

Counterbalance forklift truck licence

Job description

MECHANICAL FITTER

UP TO £42,789.00 PER ANNUM

HU12 AREA OF HULL

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off - 2 days 06:30 am - 18:30 pm and 2 nights 18:30 pm - 06:30 am and then 4 days off - over an 8‑day rota.

Job Purpose

Our client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to carry out mechanical maintenance activities within a 24‑hour fused minerals processing environment. The role involves ensuring plant reliability, supporting safe operations, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor to complete assigned maintenance tasks promptly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance data, including input and output logs.
• Evaluate equipment performance and make recommendations for improvements.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, permits, and company policies.
• Immediately report unsafe activities or conditions to the Line Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area at all times.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a maintenance environment, ideally in heavy industry or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with health & safety systems, including lock out / tag out procedures.
• Willingness to assist with tasks outside core mechanical responsibilities when required.
• Strong team‑working capabilities as well as the ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Competent in the safe operation of mechanical equipment.
• Commitment to following safe working practices to protect self and colleagues.
• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role.
• Flexibility to work rotating shift patterns.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of pipefitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience with equipment installation.
• Experience operating forklift trucks, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) or similar equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance.
• Electrical qualifications or experience (advantageous).
• Counterbalance forklift truck licence (desirable).
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

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