Full job descriptionMechanical FitterLocation: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established process manufacturing business based in Nuneaton.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on, heavy industrial environment and wants a days-only shift pattern with no nights.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day mechanical maintenance of a busy production facility, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure machinery remains reliable and downtime is kept to a minimum.
The role would suit someone from a heavy engineering, recycling, waste, aggregates, quarrying, food processing, chemical, manufacturing or similar industrial background who is comfortable working on a wide variety of mechanical plant and machinery.
Key Responsibilities*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and machinery
*Respond to breakdowns and carry out reactive mechanical maintenance
*Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise production downtime
*Maintain and repair conveyors, gearboxes, motors and associated equipment
*Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
*Install, maintain and modify new and existing plant equipment
*Carry out mechanical engineering routines in line with the site’s maintenance programme
*Complete risk assessments before undertaking maintenance activities
*Complete maintenance logs, job sheets and relevant documentation
*Support other engineering and operational departments when required
*Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures
*Maintain high standards of housekeeping following maintenance work
What We’re Looking For*Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Mechanically Biased Engineer
*Strong hands-on mechanical engineering experience
*Experience with gearboxes, motors, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics
*Confident carrying out both PPM and reactive maintenance
*Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
*Experience maintaining industrial plant and production machinery
*Comfortable working within a heavy or demanding manufacturing environment
*Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
*Strong understanding of health and safety within an industrial environment
*Someone who can come into the position and quickly become an effective member of the engineering team
Shift PatternDays-only continental shift, working 7:00am to 7:00pm
Week 1: Monday to Thursday
Week 2: Tuesday to Friday
Week 3: Wednesday to Saturday
Week 4: Thursday to Sunday
Week 5: Friday to Sunday
Week 6: Saturday to Monday
Week 7: Sunday to Tuesday
Week 8: Monday to Wednesday
If you are a mechanically biased engineer looking for a well-paid, days-only maintenance position within a busy industrial environment, please apply with an up-to-date CV for further information.