- 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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