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Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Plant Fitter
Locations: Multiple Locations Across England & Scotland
About the Opportunity
We're currently recruiting a number of Mechanical Plant Fitters for well-established organisations operating within the heavy industrial sector. With opportunities available across multiple sites, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced maintenance professionals looking for long-term career stability and a variety of engineering challenges.
Current opportunities are available in and around:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Lancaster
- Blackburn
- Middlesbrough
- Bournemouth
- Portsmouth
- Bristol
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Gravesend
- Oban
The Role
Working as part of an established engineering team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of heavy industrial plant and equipment, ensuring production remains safe, efficient, and reliable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Responding to mechanical breakdowns and fault-finding
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults
- Maintaining conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, motors, and gearboxes
- Welding and fabrication where required
- Supporting plant shutdowns and improvement projects
- Completing maintenance records using maintenance management systems
- Working to high Health & Safety standards
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About You
We’re interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments, including:
- Quarrying & Aggregates
- Asphalt
- Cement
- Concrete
- Recycling
- Waste Processing
- Heavy Manufacturing
- Industrial Processing
- Mining
- Materials Handling
- Heavy Plant
- Field Service Engineering
You’ll ideally have:
- A recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification
- Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience working with bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems
- Welding and fabrication experience (advantageous)
- A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
- A full UK driving licence
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What’s on Offer
- Long-term career opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Overtime opportunities
- Modern engineering environments
- Supportive engineering teams
- Multiple locations available across England and Scotland
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Plant Fitter or Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply today or contact Tom Andrews at Andrews Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.
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