Mechanical Maintenance Fitter
CV-LibraryMatlock, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 11 August 2026
Apply NowWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established heavy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer looking to work within a challenging, high-volume industrial environment where reliability, safety and continuous improvement are key.
You will play a vital role in maintaining a wide range of heavy industrial machinery and production equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability and minimising costly production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across the manufacturing site.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on heavy production machinery and plant.
* Work on equipment including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems.
* Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
* Carry out inspections and identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
* Strip, overhaul, repair and rebuild mechanical equipment.
* Assist with the installation, modification and commissioning of new and existing machinery.
* Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS system.
* Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company health & safety procedures.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
* A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Previous experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter/Engineer within heavy manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environment.
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience working with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
* The ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
* Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance.
* A proactive approach to fault finding and continuous improvement.
* The ability to work effectively under pressure within a demanding production environment.
* A strong commitment to health & safety.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of up to £52,000
* Shifts: 12 hours days and nights.
* Overtime available.
* Permanent position with a stable and established business
* Ongoing training and development
* Exposure to a wide range of heavy industrial machinery
* Strong benefits package
* Long-term career progression
You will play a vital role in maintaining a wide range of heavy industrial machinery and production equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability and minimising costly production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across the manufacturing site.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on heavy production machinery and plant.
* Work on equipment including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems.
* Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
* Carry out inspections and identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
* Strip, overhaul, repair and rebuild mechanical equipment.
* Assist with the installation, modification and commissioning of new and existing machinery.
* Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS system.
* Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company health & safety procedures.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
* A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Previous experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter/Engineer within heavy manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environment.
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience working with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
* The ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
* Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance.
* A proactive approach to fault finding and continuous improvement.
* The ability to work effectively under pressure within a demanding production environment.
* A strong commitment to health & safety.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of up to £52,000
* Shifts: 12 hours days and nights.
* Overtime available.
* Permanent position with a stable and established business
* Ongoing training and development
* Exposure to a wide range of heavy industrial machinery
* Strong benefits package
* Long-term career progression