Mechanical Fitter

CV Technical; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter in Sheffield. The ideal candidate is a time-served mechanical engineer with experience in heavy industrial maintenance. Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing machinery, with a basic salary of £35,000 per year. Enhanced overtime rates and development opportunities are also offered.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Auto-enrolment pension

Stable role with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with conveyors, mixers, and gearboxes.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul plant machinery.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and improve plant reliability.

Skills

Time-served mechanical engineer

Experience in heavy industrial maintenance

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Team player with good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our clients team in Sheffield. This hands-on role is ideal for a time-served mechanical engineer with experience in heavy industrial maintenance who is looking to apply their skills in a busy production environment.

What\'s on Offer

• Basic salary: £35,000 per year
• Enhanced overtime rates:
  • Time and a half (Mon-Sat)
  • Double time (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Long-term, stable role with development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and overhaul plant machinery and mechanical systems including conveyors, mixers, rotary dryers, gearboxes, bearings and drive trains
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
• Diagnose faults and contribute to root-cause analysis to improve plant reliability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, recommend spare parts and refurbishment plans
• Work safely to permit-to-work systems and contribute to continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Time-served, apprentice-trained mechanical engineer
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in heavy industrial maintenance (asphalt, quarrying, aggregates, bulk handling, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, mixers and gearboxes
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience working on asphalt batching plant or similar production machinery
• Knowledge of burners, thermal systems and combustion equipment
• Experience with predictive maintenance techniques (vibration, oil analysis, thermography)

Personal Attributes

• Strong fault-finding and practical problem-solving ability
• Safety-conscious and methodical
• Able to work under pressure and to production deadlines
• Team player with good communication skills
• Willing to learn and develop technically

How to Apply

If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to dan at Daniel.Rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)