Maintenance Fitter
Manufacturing Industry
Cheddar BS27 3RJ
Salary up to £37,400
Overtime available
Are you a skilled Maintenance Fitter with hands-on experience repairing electrical motors, pumps and gearboxes? If so, we'd love to hear from you. This role suits an engineer who enjoys practical, workshop-based work and takes pride in delivering high-quality repairs. The role is commutable from Cheddar, Draycott, Axbridge, Wedmore, Badgworth, Winscombe and surrounding areas.
Other suitable titles could include: Mechanical Fitter, Fitter, Workshop Engineer, Workshop Fitter or similar.
The Role: Maintenance/Mechanical Fitter
1. Repair, refurbish and service electric motors, pumps, gearboxes and other rotating equipment.
2. Diagnose faults and carry out testing on both mechanical and electrical components.
3. Strip down and reassemble equipment to restore peak performance.
4. Work to strict safety and quality standards while maintaining accurate records.
5. Collaborate closely with the engineering team to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
Key Requirements: Maintenance Fitter
6. Proven background in mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally in a engineering workshop or maintenance setting.
7. Repair, refurbishment or maintenance experience with electric motors, pumps or gearboxes.
8. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
10. A proactive team player with a "can-do" attitude.
Salary & Package - Maintenance Fitter:
11. Hourly rate: Up to £18 per hour (dependent on experience)
12. Overtime & on-call opportunities for additional earnings
13. 31 days holiday (including bank hols)
14. Company pension scheme