Natara Global
Shift Fitter
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Shift Fitter
Salary: £35,000–£43,000 basic salary, plus shift allowance
Location: Hartlepool
About Natara
Natara Global is a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying customers across a range of international markets. Its North East manufacturing operations combine complex process plant, strong technical capability and a focus on safety, quality and reliable delivery.
Natara is currently investing in and strengthening its engineering capability, creating opportunities for people who want to contribute to the safe, efficient and continuous improvement of its manufacturing sites.
The Role
The Shift Fitter will provide hands-on mechanical engineering support within Natara’s Hartlepool engineering team.
The role will focus on fault diagnosis, routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant, machinery and associated components. It may also involve the installation of machinery and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, position and install mechanical equipment and systems.
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs.
- Test plant, machinery and associated components.
- Remove, replace and disassemble mechanical equipment safely.
- Respond to plant and equipment breakdowns.
- Work in accordance with all legislative, regulatory and site requirements.
- Follow established reporting procedures and safe systems of work.
- Prepare and reinstate work areas, materials and equipment correctly.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, work instructions and maintenance schedules.
- Select and use the correct tools and equipment.
- Identify defects and testing anomalies and determine the appropriate action.
- Communicate maintenance findings and technical information clearly.
- Use digital systems and equipment to support maintenance activities.
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Qualifications And Experience
- An ECITB apprenticeship or another recognised engineering apprenticeship.
- Alternatively, an HNC or HND supported by appropriate practical experience.
- Mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production, food or process environment.
- Awareness of CompEx working practices and hazardous-area operations.
- Experience of working within a formal Permit to Work system and Site Safety Management System would be beneficial.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Willingness to work the required shift pattern.
- A working knowledge of food-industry practices would be advantageous.
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Natara Values
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- We care.
- Be customer-focused.
- Raise the bar.
- Think and act as one team.
- Do the right thing.
- We deliver.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@natara-global.com
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