Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Advanced Resource Managers; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter in Purfleet, UK, who will carry out planned and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery and material handling systems. The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical skills and be able to diagnose and repair mechanical issues swiftly. They will ensure safety compliance and maintain accurate maintenance records. This role requires eligibility to work in the UK. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills, particularly with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on heavy machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Support major shutdowns and overhauls.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mechanical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, drive systems)

Ability to read technical drawings

Experience with preventative maintenance and fault finding

Safety procedures knowledge (LOTOTO, confined space entry)

Comfortable working in industrial environments

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical or welding/fabrication disciplines

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Location: Purfleet

Salary: £50, - £55

Mon-Fri 8 hrs per Day

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to carry out planned and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and keep our plant operating at peak performance.

What you’ll do

• Perform scheduled maintenance on heavy machinery and material handling systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Support major shutdowns and overhauls
• Ensure safety compliance and accurate maintenance records

What we’re looking for

• Strong mechanical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, drive systems)
• Ability to read technical drawings and use diagnostic tools
• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical or welding / fabrication disciplines
• Experience with preventative maintenance and fault finding
• Solid knowledge of safety procedures, including LOTOTO, confined space entry, and working at height
• Comfortable working in industrial environments
• Please note, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position*

To apply for this position, please call Stuart Hensman on +44 or email your CV

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.