Role: Maintenance Fitter
Location: Wellingborough
Pay: £16.00 - £18.00 p/hour (DOE)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: This is a permanent role subject to a successful 3-month temporary probation period
We are recruiting a Maintenance Fitter to cover on-site maintenance for a materials manufacturer within the construction industry. This is a permanent, hands-on role based at a manufacturing site in Wellingborough.
This position suits a mechanically biased maintenance professional who is comfortable working reactively on breakdowns and repairs. MIG welding experience is essential, and a basic understanding of pneumatic systems is required to support routine maintenance.
Pay & Hours:
Up to £18.00 p/hour, depending on experience
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
39-hour work week
Permanent role (subject to successful 3-month probation period)Maintenance Fitter Duties:
Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment
Repairing and maintaining tools, workshop equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure
MIG welding and general fabrication as part of maintenance and repair work
Working on mechanical equipment including cranes, fork trucks, rotator wheels, and similar plant
Undertaking statutory inspections and ensuring maintenance is recorded and planned
Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to improve site efficiency
Using electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems during fault-finding and repairs
Attending health & safety meetings and ensuring all work meets safety standards
Working outdoors as required, in all weather conditionsWhat We're Looking For:
Strong mechanical maintenance background
Proven MIG welding experience
Experience working on plant equipment within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Basic electrical knowledge for routine maintenance tasks
Comfortable working in a reactive maintenance role
Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently
If you're interested in this Maintenance Fitter role and would like more information, please contact Brendan @ Prime Appointments or visit our website.
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