Mechanical Maintenance Fitter in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Maintenance Fitter in Sheffield. You will be responsible for maintaining and installing mechanical plant and machinery, fault-finding, and ensuring safe operations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong skills in fitting, hydraulics, and fault-finding. This role offers a competitive rate of £20.40/hour with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings.
• Health & Safety conscious with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install machinery to specification.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems.
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance.

Skills

Fitting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Welding

Fault-finding

Communication

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion, offering the most exciting career opportunities from around the world.

Key Position

Maintenance Fitter – responsible for the maintenance and installation of all mechanical plant and machinery on site in Sheffield. The role involves fault‑finding, diagnosing, and maintaining equipment within a heavy engineering environment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Shift Pattern

Rotating days and afternoons. Overtime available when available. Offering a rate of £20.40/hour, Monday – Friday (39 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install machinery to specification, ensuring correct function of all components.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime.
• Perform reactive, planned, and proactive maintenance following the company's PPM schedule.
• Maintain equipment according to maintenance plans.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Complete high‑quality work that meets company standards and safety requirements.
• Produce job‑specific risk assessments and method statements before commencing work.
• Update the CMM system and define spare parts where required.
• Work independently or as part of a team to support site maintenance needs.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the company.

Key Equipment

• Friction and mechanical power presses
• Furnaces
• CNC machines
• Shot blast machines
• Pumping systems
• Laser machines

Skills and Experience

• 5 years post‑apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding skills.
• Proven fault‑finding ability and experience working from engineering drawings.
• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Health & Safety conscious with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Desirable: IOSH Working Safely, IPAF, Confined Space (high risk), Abrasive Wheels, FLT Licence.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. As a Disability Confident Employer and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and are happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.