Mechanical Fitter

Location: 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 Pattern

Days-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.