• Job Reference: 46788
  • Salary: £37,000 + Bonus
  • Discipline: Maintenance & Trades
  • Location: Consett
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Skills: Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Salary: £37,000 + Bonus
Shift Pattern: Day Shift (Mon – Fri)

Company Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Pension contribution
  • Health insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Bonus scheme / profit related pay
  • Exciting opportunity for a long-standing career

The Company:

Join a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a strong reputation for employee retention and a positive working culture. This is a company where many staff have built long-term careers.


The Role – Mechanical Fitter:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Fitter with a background in manufacturing or industrial environments. This role is hands-on and focused on maintaining and fitting mechanical components across the site.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, repair, and fitting of machinery, pumps, valves, and mechanical systems
  • Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Strip down, rebuild, and reassemble mechanical components
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance
  • Support root cause analysis for mechanical faults and implement preventative measures
  • Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations
  • Collaborate with other departments and assist with project work when required

Requirements:

  • Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent qualification/apprenticeship
  • Strong experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and mechanical fitting
  • Comfortable stripping and rebuilding machinery
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret technical specifications
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
  • Reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently or within a team

 

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