Mechanical Fitter Contractor

Wolviston Management Services; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a busy Scunthorpe site in the UK. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a wide range of mechanical plant and machinery in a safety-critical environment.

This hands-on role suits a time-served fitter with heavy industry experience who takes pride in high workmanship standards and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Time-served with an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or process environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial plant
• Strip, inspect, overhaul and reassemble mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors and rotating machinery
• Perform mechanical installations, alignments and repairs to site standards
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions
• Work from engineering drawings, manuals and specifications
• Support shutdowns, breakdowns and improvement projects as required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental procedures
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reports
• Work collaboratively with electrical, operations and engineering teams

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Hydraulics knowledge

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Eng.

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting a well-established industrial manufacturing business based at Scunthorpe with the recruitment of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.

This is a key, hands-on role within a demanding production environment, varied mechanical work and the opportunity to be part of a skilled engineering team supporting critical plant and equipment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a wide range of mechanical plant and machinery. Working in a safety-critical environment, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production.

This role would suit a time-served mechanical fitter with experience in heavy industry who takes pride in high standards of workmanship and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial plant
• Strip, inspect, overhaul and reassemble mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors and rotating machinery
• Perform mechanical installations, alignments and repairs to site standards
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions
• Work from engineering drawings, manuals and specifications
• Support shutdowns, breakdowns and improvement projects as required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental procedures
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reports
• Work collaboratively with electrical, operations and engineering teams

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter with a recognised apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing or process environments
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics and mechanical systems
• Ability to fault-find and work independently under pressure
• A proactive, safety-focused mindset with attention to detail
• Experience of permits to work and safe systems of work (advantageous)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Structured working environment with strong safety culture
• Opportunity to work on complex, heavy industrial equipment
• Supportive engineering team and ongoing development