Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Talk Staff Group Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with life insurance

Service related payment

Employee assistance programme

Discounted tyre vouchers

Bike to work scheme

Car scheme

Job summary

Talk Staff Group Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter in Burton upon Trent. The role is a 40-hour week, 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a basic salary of £47,050 per year.

You will maintain tyre building and rubber processing machinery, read complex schematics and perform repairs using welding and machining. The ideal candidate is a time-served Mechanical Fitter with NVQ Level 3, strong hydraulic/pneumatic knowledge, and a willingness to undertake training including IPAF and FLT

Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical Fitter with the appropriate Technical qualification (NVQ Level 3).
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and ability to read and understand schematic drawings.
• Competent in mechanical repairs including manual machining, bench fitting, welding and fabrication.
• Desirable IPAF 3a/3b and counterbalance FLT licenses.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of tyre building and rubber processing machinery and supporting services.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical systems, equipment and components.
• Perform routine maintenance, lubrication schedules and safety checks.
• Assist electrical and mechanical team members to complete maintenance work.
• Carry out welding (MIG/MMA/TIG) and fabrication, plus manual machining as required.
• Operate lifting equipment safely and comply with safety norms.
• Follow SOPs and participate in training and development.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulic principles

Pneumatic principles

Reading schematics

Manual machining

Bench fitting

Welding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting

Tools

IPAF 3a/3b license

Counterbalance FLT license

MIG/MMA/TIG welding

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance team in Burton.

The successful applicant will work 40 hours per week, from 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday.

Basic salary will be £47,050 per annum.

Working within the Maintenance Department, and with the support and direction of the MaintenanceLeadership Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will ensure all equipment is operating to therequired standards to ensure safe operation and to maintain production.

The ideal candidate will be a time served Mechanical Fitter with the appropriate Technical qualification.

They will have a strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles, with the ability to read andunderstand complicated schematic drawings. Candidates must have a good aptitude for mechanicalrepairs including manual machining, bench fitting, welding and fabrication skills. IPAF 3a and 3b licenseand accredited counterbalance FLT license is desirable, along with the willingness to undertake trainingand put this into practice.

Main duties include (but are not limited to):

• The repair and maintenance of tyre building and rubber processing machinery and supportingservices including mechanical transmissions, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and componentsas required
• Diagnosis/Fault Finding of malfunctioning mechanical systems, equipment and components
• Routine maintenance, lubrication schedules and safety related parts of machinery checks
• Assist other electrical and mechanical team members to complete required maintenance work
• Effect repairs using techniques including MIG/MMA/TIG welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals,fabrication skills and manual machinist skills (lathe and vertical/horizontal milling and bench fittingand assembly)
• Carrying out safe lifting operations using overhead cranes, hoists and other lifting appliances
• Complying with all safety norms and regulations of working
• Completing all tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Following all standard operating procedures of working
• Attending relevant training and development activities

There is a requirement for the individual to have good communication skills and a sound problem solvingability. They will also have sound technical knowledge of the processes and machinery. Candidates will beself-motivated, focussed and able to work on their own initiative. A high level of resilience and the abilityto work effectively under pressure is also essential.The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

Education and professional background:

• Time served Mechanical Fitter with appropriate Technical qualification (NVQ Level 3)
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and ability to read and understandcomplicated schematic drawings
• Good aptitude for mechanical repairs including manual machining, bench fitting, welding andfabrication skills
• IPAF 3a and 3b licenseand accredited counterbalance FLT license desirable, willingness to undertaketraining and put into practice essential

Professional and personal aptitudes:

• A sound problem solving ability
• Good communication
• Sound technical knowledge of the processes and machinery
• Self-motivated, focussed and able to work on own initiativeHigh level of resilience and able to work effectively under pressure

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service related payment
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Car scheme (salary sacrifice)

The closing deadline for receipt of all applications is Tuesday 20 October 2026.