Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Industrial Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Poole. This role offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for progression based on your skills and experience. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery through planned maintenance and troubleshooting. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a solid benefits package, including pension contributions and generous holiday allowances. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Pension

21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Overtime at x 1.5

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Understanding and experience in pneumatics and welding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Attend to machine breakdowns to ensure production continuity.
• Liaise with shift supervisor to prioritize workload.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Welding

Pneumatics

Education

Completed Apprenticeship

City & Guilds Qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a permanent Industrial Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to work at a long-established manufacturer based in Poole.

The shift pattern

The initial shift will be from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday during the training period. Subsequently, the shift will rotate on a 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights cycle:

1. Week 1 (Days 6am - 6pm): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
2. Week 2 (Days 6am - 6pm): Wednesday, Thursday
3. Week 3 (Nights 6pm - 6am): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
4. Week 4 (Nights 6pm - 6am): Wednesday, Thursday

After the cycle, it resets to week 1. Note that Sunday is considered the first day of the week, with pay for 48 hours in the first week and 36 in the second.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is £46,000 depending on qualifications and experience, including shift allowance. This will increase to £52,300 per annum after progression levels are achieved.

Benefits include: Company Pension, 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Overtime at x 1.5.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance
• Maintain records of machine running hours
• Attend to machine breakdowns to ensure production continuity
• Assist electrician as required
• Assist with tool changes as required
• Liaise with shift supervisor to prioritize workload
• Complete sign-off forms for each task
• Work in a safe and tidy manner

Mechanical Fitter Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship
• Understanding and experience in pneumatics
• Formal qualification (City & Guilds)
• Welding experience
• Ability to problem solve
• Team player

Application Process

To apply, submit your latest CV. Alan will contact you in due course. Feel free to call Alan for more details after submitting your CV.