Mechanical Fitter

E3recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Maidstone is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to provide maintenance and support services for production machinery. The role includes a robust training program and excellent career development opportunities. Applicants should have an engineering qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and a focus on health & safety. Competitive salary of £54,343 per annum is offered, along with various benefits including training and a pension plan.

Benefits

33 days Holiday

Annual KPI Production Bonus

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent.
• Time served Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer.
• Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service and repairs.
• Monitor & supply Engineering support to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem-solving

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC or above

Job description

The Mechanical Fitter vacancy is working with a leading manufacturing company based in the Maidstone area of Kent. The position offers excellent opportunities for both training and career development. The client have large CAPEX and investment budgets.

Location: Maidstone, Kent

What’s in it for you as a Mechancial Fitter?

• Hours of Work – Panama – 2 on 2 off 3 on 3 off (Days and Nights 12 hours)
• Salary – £54,343 per annum, plus annual pay increases
• 33 days Holiday
• Annual KPI Production Bonus
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training, Career and Development opportunities

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter;

• Providing plant-wide maintenance service, departmental support and repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained – maintaining factory manufacturing machinery
• Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.

Experience and Qualifications Required for the Mechanical Fitter;

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent, e.g. NVQ, City and Guilds, ONC, BTEC or above – Mechanical or Electrical
• Time served Mechanical Engineer or as Maintenance Engineer
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to problems.
• Maintenance Engineer experience or qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer

The position may suit a Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, maintenance engineer, maintenance fitter, multi-skilled engineer, Mechanical Engineer

If of interest, please APPLY NOW!