Powerpoint Engineering Services
Mechanical Fitter
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Mechanical Fitter – Permanent (Leek Area)
We’re recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to join our on‑site maintenance team at a manufacturing facility near Leek. This permanent role is focused on keeping production running efficiently through proactive maintenance, fast response to breakdowns, and high‑quality mechanical workmanship.
Role Requirements
- Practical experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance, or repair.
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience with pumps, motors, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, or similar plant equipment.
- Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings or diagrams.
- Confident using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment.
- Good understanding of safe working practices, permits, and lockout.
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently within a small team.
- Clear communication skills for reporting issues and working with supervisors and production staff.
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Work as part of the maintenance team to ensure manufacturing equipment runs smoothly.
- Carry out routine mechanical maintenance across the site.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
- Strip, rebuild, and replace mechanical components when required.
- Support planned maintenance schedules and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, valves, rotating machinery, and other production equipment.
- Fabricate small brackets, guards, and fittings using workshop tools.
- Keep accurate maintenance logs, defect reports, and job sheets.
- Follow all site safety rules, permits, and risk assessments.
- Communicate effectively with production teams to keep operations flowing.
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What This Role Offers
- Permanent, single‑site stability.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- A supportive maintenance team environment.
- Varied daily tasks within a busy manufacturing operation.
- Opportunities to develop skills and progress over time.
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