Plant Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)

Transport for London; London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Mechanical Plant Maintenance Fitter to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work in a safety-critical environment, where you'll be responsible for the installation and maintenance of essential mechanical plant equipment. With a focus on preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency. Enjoy a hybrid working approach and a range of benefits, including free travel on the TfL network and a final salary pension scheme. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Free travel on the TfL network

75% reimbursement on National Rail travel

29 days annual leave plus public holidays

Hybrid working approach

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work scheme

Retail, health, leisure, and travel discounts

Discounted Eurostar travel

Qualifications

• Served an appropriate Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand O&M manuals and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform statutory and preventative maintenance on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair fixed and mobile plant and equipment.
• Install new mechanical plant according to design specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Use of PPE

Workshop Machine Operation

Effective Communication

Current IPAF Licence

Fork Truck Experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Surface Grinders

Job description

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Job Details

Job title: Plant Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)
Salary: £71,368pa
Grade: MF10
Contract type: LU Reference: 1023
Team: Plant Facilities Directorate: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Contract details: Permanent (3-shift position)
Location: Acton, West London
Application closing date: 30/05/2025 at 23:59

We have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Plant Maintenance Fitter to join the Plant Facilities Team at REW, Acton Town. Working a 3-shift pattern (days, lates & nights), you will be responsible for the installation & maintenance of Building Facilities Plant equipment & Workshop equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform statutory and preventative maintenance on relevant plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults on all types of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Repair, recondition, and service all types of mechanical fixed and mobile plant and equipment within workshops or outlying sites on days, lates, or nights, ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Sign off certification for maintained/repaired equipment and complete all necessary paperwork and reports.
• Manufacture replacement parts as required to facilitate repairs.
• Install new mechanical plant and equipment according to design specifications and contribute to the design of installations with colleagues.
• Use portable plant and power tools correctly.
• Work safely at heights and in confined spaces.
• Assist other staff in production or work as needed.
• Comply with London Underground practices regarding smoking, alcohol, drugs, and attendance.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Served an appropriate Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent. (Essential)
• Ability to correctly use PPE for various activities without supervision. (Essential)
• Ability to operate workshop machines (manual machining on lathes/milling machines, surface grinders, etc). (Desirable)
• Carry out general housekeeping without supervision. (Essential)
• Effective communication skills with managers, staff, and customers. (Essential)
• Current IPAF Licence. (Desirable)
• Fork truck experience. (Desirable)

Additional Knowledge & Experience

• Good fault diagnostic skills on all types of machines (hydraulic, pneumatic, etc). (Desirable)
• Ability to read and understand O&M manuals and engineering standards. (Essential)
• Experience in building facilities maintenance and repairs.
• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations (H&S 1974, COSHH, LOLER, etc) and ability to apply them. (Desirable)

Application Process

• Apply with your CV and a two-page covering letter.
• Ensure your CV and cover letter address the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the advert.
• PDF format preferred; do not include photographs or images.

This is a safety-critical role; you will need clearance from our Occupational Health team before starting.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to be a disability-confident employer, guaranteeing an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all essential criteria.

Benefits

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel or a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Hybrid working approach where possible
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail, health, leisure, and travel discounts
• Discounted Eurostar travel