Our Client, a leading engineering company, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for detail. Key responsibilities include reading and interpreting technical drawings, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and performing routine maintenance on machinery. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, and a relevant trade qualification is highly desirable. If you are a motivated and skilled Mechanical Fitter looking to take the next step in your career, apply now to join a dynamic team and work on exciting projects in the engineering industry.

Technical Skills

Proven experience in reactive and planned maintenance within a production or industrial environment. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safe working methods. Reliable, flexible, and responsive to the demands of a dynamic work environment. Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with site management and operatives. Familiarity with maintaining up-to-date stores and identifying strategic spare parts to ensure continuous operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety standards across all depot operations, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance to maintain equipment capacity and value, contributing to the development of safe working methods
• Address plant breakdowns promptly, ensuring temporary fixes are followed up with permanent solutions
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment, keeping accurate records of all maintenance activities.
• Support and train operatives in inspection and maintenance tasks, ensuring plant availability through a structured PPM/PMR scheme.
• Ensure all plant and other defects are reported correctly and timely.
• Confirm the plant is complying with ISO 19001 quality standards.
• Comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies, highlighting any issues appropriately.
• Undertake additional duties and ad hoc projects as required by the business

Job Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Local Bank Holidays (with options to increase)
• Company Van & Phone Provided
• A supportive and highly respected team with a strong focus on health and safety
• Enhanced Family Benefits – maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to affinity groups, allowing employees to shape workplace culture
• Staff discounts, including special rates for garden landscaping products