Shift Maintenance Fitter

Alecto Recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Paid cover shifts

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment are recruiting for a Shift Maintenance Fitter to work at the Poplars AD Plant in Cannock. The role offers a 4 on 4 off pattern, days and nights, and a competitive salary with a night shift allowance.

You will be responsible for reliable mechanical and electrical maintenance to keep the anaerobic digestion plant running safely and efficiently. You’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support small-scale plant improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Mechanical or Electrical Fitter/maintenance role.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the plant.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and complete repairs.
• Support equipment installations and plant improvement projects.
• Work closely with Operations to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate specialist maintenance activities with contractors.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Mechanical Fitting

Electrical Fitting

Industrial experience

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Shift Maintenance Fitter

4 on 4 off (Days / Nights 12 Hours)

Earn £40,560 + Night Shift Premium + Paid Cover Shifts

Poplars AD Plant, Cannock (WS11 8NQ)

Looking for a maintenance role where your skills really make a difference?

Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter with strong fault-finding skills and a background in heavy industry, manufacturing or process plant?

Do you want a stable, well-paid role offering excellent benefits, long-term career opportunities and the chance to work at a modern renewable energy facility?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• £40,560 annual salary
• 10% night shift allowance (for hours worked between 19:00-07:00)
• 26 paid cover shifts each year
• Average 42 hours per week
• Ongoing training and career development
• Generous pension scheme
• Medical and dental scheme
• Retail, leisure, holiday and travel discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Plus a comprehensive range of employee benefits

Shift Pattern

• 4 Days On, 4 Days Off
• 4 Nights On, 4 Days Off
• Day Shifts: 07:00-19:00
• Night Shifts: 19:00-07:00

Play a Key Role in Keeping a Critical Renewable Energy Facility Running

As a Shift Maintenance Fitter, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a busy anaerobic digestion plant.

Working as part of a close-knit engineering and operations team, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond quickly to breakdowns and help improve plant performance through continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, fault finding and working in a fast-paced industrial environment where every shift presents a new challenge.

Your Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the plant.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and complete effective repairs.
• Support equipment installations and plant improvement projects.
• Work closely with Operations to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate specialist maintenance activities with contractors.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• At least 2 years' experience in a Mechanical or Electrical Fitter or maintenance position.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, process plant, utilities, waste, recycling, water, energy or other industrial environments.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• The ability to prioritise work effectively and respond confidently during equipment breakdowns.
• A Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification is desirable.

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