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Mechanical Fitter
Manchester
£40,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
I am currently working with a well-established manufacturing plant that is looking to strengthen its maintenance team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The Mechanical Fitter will be working on a wide range of mechanical equipment and supporting the reliability and performance of the plant. The role is ideal for a time-served Mechanical Fitter who enjoys fault finding, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production targets.
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The Mechanical Fitter will work on a variety of heavy industrial machinery and equipment, playing a key role in maintaining plant performance and safety standards.
Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across manufacturing equipment
- Maintain and overhaul pumps, valves, pipework, and associated equipment
- Conduct equipment inspections and reliability improvement activities
- Support plant shutdowns and maintenance projects
- Complete maintenance documentation and work orders
- Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures including permit to work systems and lock out/tag out procedures
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Requirements of the Mechanical Fitter
- Apprentice Trained Mechanical Fitter
- At least 2 years’ Mechanical Fitting experience
- Experience working within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong Mechanical fault finding and repair skills
- Experience maintaining pumps and valves
- Experience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance
- Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures within an industrial environment
Benefits of the Mechanical Fitter
- Days-based position
- Stable manufacturing environment
- Ongoing training and development
- Long-term career opportunities
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis:
- Mobile: 07537 163611
- Office: 0151 209 2050
- Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk
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