Mechanical Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Fitter
Salary: £44,000 to £45,000 per annum + paid overtime + benefits and opportunities to progress up through salary grades and receive enhancements.
Hours: Days (6am to 6pm) on a continental shift pattern (working 7 out of every 14 days).
Location: Commutable from Durham, Darlington, Stockton on Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Sunderland and surrounding areas.
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to work within a manufacturing company at one of their leading automated factories. You will benefit from a friendly and loyal team of Engineers working in this fast‑paced environment. The role is varied and enjoyable where you can expect to be challenged, be supported and help continuously improve machinery. You will also benefit from opportunities to learn new skills, receive further training and develop your career in this factory and company. Progress up through grades that offer salary enhancements and more responsibilities!
Responsibilities
* Planned Preventative Maintenance across a range of equipment and machinery.
* Dealing with machinery breakdowns and problems, fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
* Assisting with planned shut‑downs and project work, refurbishing machines and replacing worn parts.
* Assist being hands on in other areas of the factory when needed.
Qualifications
* Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or hold Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
* Experience in a similar environment; Industrial, Production or Manufacturing environments – most considered.
* Maintenance experience; dealing with machinery and equipment problems and breakdowns and/or completing preventative maintenance of plant/industrial machinery.
* Any experience of SOME of the following: Belts, Chains, Gear Boxes, Pumps, Bearings, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Welding and Fabricating etc.
* Motivated and driven to succeed.
* Willing to take on and complete further training as part of your growth and development in the factory and company.
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