Mechanical Fitter (Contract )

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Desford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter (Contract) for a large, highly automated site in Desford. You will maintain and repair production equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment, working a 4 on 4 off days and nights pattern.

Ideal candidates will hold NVQ Level 3 or above and have strong mechanical fault-finding skills, with experience in heavy industrial settings such as conveyors, ovens, kilns and mixers.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically qualified with NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Experience in FMCG or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of production equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Work on conveyors, mixers, ovens and kilns in a dusty, automated site.
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Contract)

Location: Desford
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
Salary: £36p/h

Overview

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Fitter to join a large, well‑established engineering team at a brand‑new, highly automated manufacturing site in Desford.This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the fastest‑producing facilities in Europe, operating within a dusty but cutting‑edge environment filled with modern automated machinery.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production equipment.Your key responsibilities include:

Key Duties

• Mechanical fault finding and repair across fast‑paced production machinery
• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Responding to breakdowns and reducing engineering downtime
• Working on conveyors, mixers, ovens, and kilns
• Supporting the wider engineering team within a highly automated environment
• Ensuring all engineering activities are carried out safely and efficiently

Working Hours / Overtime Structure

• 4 on 4 off, rotating days and nights

About You - Essential Criteria

• Must be mechanically qualified (NVQ Level 3 or above)
• Experience within FMCG or heavy industrial environments
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dusty, high-output manufacturing site

Industries Considered

• FMCG
• Heavy Industrial / Process
• Automated manufacturing environments

Environment & Machinery

• Dusty environment with state‑of‑the‑art automation
• Working on equipment such as:
• Conveyors
• Mixers
• Ovens
• Kilns

Team Structure

You will join a large engineering team of around 20 engineers, offering strong peer support, cross‑training and excellent knowledge sharing.

Why Is This Role Available?

• Position has become available due to an engineer leaving the business.