Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Pirelli; Burton upon Trent; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

33 days holiday per year (incl. bank)

Pension scheme with life insurance

Service related payment

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted tyre vouchers

Bike to work scheme (salary sacrifice)

Car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Zusammenfassung

Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd – Burton-on-Trent is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance team in Burton. The role is 40 hours per week, 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a basic salary of £47,050 per annum.

The successful candidate will maintain tyre building and rubber processing machinery with a strong focus on safe operation and production uptime. Time served with NVQ Level 3, hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, and welding/fabrication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Time served Mechanical Fitter with NVQ Level 3.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and ability to read schematics.
• Good aptitude for mechanical repairs including manual machining, bench fitting, welding and fabrication skills.

Aufgaben

• Repair and maintain tyre building and rubber processing machinery and services including mechanical transmissions, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical systems, equipment and components.
• Perform routine maintenance, lubrication schedules and safety checks on machinery.

Kenntnisse

Time served

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Schematic reading

Welding

Machining

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 3

Tools

IPAF 3a/3b

Counterbalance FLT

Jobbeschreibung

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd – Burton–on-Trent

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 Maintenance Leadership Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter will ensure all equipment is operating to the required 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 and understand complicated schematic drawings. Candidates must have a good aptitude for mechanical repairs including manual machining, bench fitting, welding and fabrication skills. IPAF 3a and 3b license and accredited counterbalance FLT license is desirable, along with the willingness to undertake training and put this into practice.

Main duties include (but are not limited to):

• The repair and maintenance of tyre building and rubber processing machinery and supporting services including mechanical transmissions, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and components as 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 fitting and 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

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 understand complicated schematic drawings
• Good aptitude for mechanical repairs including manual machining, bench fitting, welding and fabrication skills
• IPAF 3a and 3b license and accredited counterbalance FLT license desirable, willingness to undertake training 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 initiative
• High 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 discount scheme
• 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