Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Hathern, Leicestershire

Salary: £48,000

Shift: Days

Job Role of the Mechanical Fitter:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a market-leading industrial manufacturer based in Hathern, Leicestershire.

Due to increased production demand, continued investment and ongoing growth across the site, the business is expanding its engineering department and is looking to add an additional Mechanical Fitter to the team.

The successful Mechanical Fitter will be working within a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment , carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to mechanical breakdowns across a wide range of production machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer or fitter who wants to join a stable and growing organisation that continues to invest heavily in its engineering team, machinery and site infrastructure.

Sector – Industrial Manufacturing

The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery

Responding quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns

Mechanical fault finding and diagnostics

Repairing, servicing and maintaining production and manufacturing equipment

Stripping down and rebuilding mechanical equipment and components

Working on bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, motors, pumps and associated mechanical equipment

Replacing worn or damaged mechanical components

Carrying out fitting, alignment and adjustment of machinery

Identifying recurring mechanical faults and supporting continuous improvement activities

Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime

Supporting engineering projects and machinery improvements

Maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times

Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter:

Must have a strong mechanical engineering background

Must hold a recognised Mechanical or Engineering Qualification

Previous mechanical maintenance or fitting exper...