Lead Mechanical Fitter
New Holland, Humberside
£50,000 - £52,000 per annum
Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Mechanical Fitter to join a busy bulk terminal operation on the Humber. This is a key leadership role within the engineering team, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical assets critical to bulk handling activities.
The Lead Mechanical Fitter will take ownership of maintenance and reliability across a wide range of plant equipment, including conveyors, elevators, silos, hoppers, and dust collection systems. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role plays a vital part in driving performance, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
This position also provides technical leadership to the mechanical team, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety, and operational excellence.
Key Benefits;
Salary £50,000 - £52,000
Overtime pay
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
10% employer pension contribution
Healthcare cash plan
Critical illness cover
Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Cycle2Work scheme
Life assurance
The Candidate;
Strong mechanical knowledge, ideally within bulk material handling or heavy industry
Proven ability to fault find, maintain, and repair mechanical systems
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and teamwork skills
Basic IT skills (e.g. SAP, MS Office)
Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering
Desirable:
Experience with conveyors (belt, chain, pneumatic) and bulk handling systems
Familiarity with laser alignment and DTI techniques
Knowledge of ATEX / DSEAR environments
IPAF, telehandler or other plant tickets
Experience within bulk cargo operations (e.g. aggregates, grain, biomass)
Duties and Responsibilities;
Lead and oversee maintenance activities across bulk handling equipment
Deliver preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to maximise plant reliability
Respond promptly to breakdowns and implement effective solutions
Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis
Support asset upgrades and capital expenditure projects
Collaborate closely with operations, electrical, and EHS teams
Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture
If you have Mechanical experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.
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