Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Matlock is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter. You will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in heavy manufacturing and is apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering. This full-time, permanent position offers a starting salary of £41,065 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing is essential.
• Candidates must be apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering.
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong safety culture awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and installation work.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Safeguard personal and company tools.

Skills

Experience working in heavy manufacturing industry

Excellent communication skills

Reliability and good time-keeping

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

• Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter?
• Do you want to work for a well‑established business?
• Do you want career progression opportunities?

If so, APPLY NOW!

Due to continued expansion, we’re recruiting an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our well established client.

The Role

• Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will form part of the maintenance team that performs preventative maintenance, installation work, breakdown repairs and general maintenance on a variety of plant and equipment types.

Responsibilities

• Perform a Task Specific Risk Assessment for each task and follow relevant SOPs; any deviations must be approved by the Maintenance Team Leader.
• Report significant issues during or after a task and be available for redeployment.
• Follow company rules and permits; ensure equipment is isolated and safe before work begins.
• Complete tasks with the area left clean, safe, and all guards refitted.
• Correctly book out parts from stores and attribute cost codes.
• Report plant issues affecting safety or reliability.
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times and ensure lifting equipment is in good condition.
• Maintain housekeeping in the workshop and maintenance areas.
• Operate equipment and company vehicles safely.
• Safeguard personal and company tools; return all tools to proper storage and report any damage.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy policies.

Requirements

• Experience working in heavy manufacturing industry.
• Apprenticeship trained in Mechanical Engineering.
• Safety culture awareness.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliability and good time‑keeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 7am – 3:30pm.

Starting Salary: £41,065 Per Annum.

This is a Full time, Permanent position.