Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

The focus of this role is to maintain plant and equipment to maintain product consistency, equipment reliability, and maximise asset capability.

You will be working on dayshifts (plus on-call one week in five) reporting to the Mechanical Lead.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter include:

• carrying out tasks in accordance with all company policies and procedures developed to reach the goal of ZERO HARM e.g., LOTO, PTW, Pre-Task Risk Assessments, etc.
• ensuring all mechanical maintenance activities are performed on equipment in compliance with environmental and safety rules, as well as with in group procedures.
• carrying out mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on a regular basis on machinery and equipment.
• executing all planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• researching innovative solutions aimed at ensuring the optimal operation of production equipment and improving mechanical maintenance efficiency.
• working flexibly with the operating teams to ensure production KPI’s can be delivered.

This Mechanical Fitter role would suit candidates with Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications, and experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer. If this sounds like you, apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps towards your new career!

Job Requirements

Essential skills

• Safety and environmental knowledge
• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering
• 5 years’ experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing equipment
• Good problem-solving skills
• Broad heavy engineering maintenance experience