Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Nicholas Associates
Sheffield
4 months ago
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We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to carry out the maintenance and installation of all mechanical plant and machinery on site in Sheffield. This hands‑on role involves fault‑finding, diagnosing, and maintaining equipment within a heavy engineering environment to ensure safe and efficient operations.


Using your mechanical engineering knowledge to install, maintain, and repair a wide range of plant and machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational performance.


Shift Pattern

Rotating days and afternoons. Overtime available when available. Offering a rate of £20.40 / hour, Monday - Friday (39 hours per week).


Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble and install machinery to specification, ensuring correct function of all components.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime.
  • Perform reactive, planned, and proactive maintenance following the company's PPM schedule.
  • Maintain equipment according to maintenance plans.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Complete high‑quality work that meets company standards and safety requirements.
  • Produce job‑specific risk assessments and method statements before commencing work.
  • Update the CMM system and define spare parts where required.
  • Work independently or as part of a team to support site maintenance needs.
  • Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the company.

Key Equipment

  • Friction and mechanical power presses
  • Furnaces
  • CNC machines
  • Shot blast machines
  • Pumping systems
  • Laser machines

Skills and Experience

  • 5 years post‑apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding skills.
  • Proven fault‑finding ability and experience working from engineering drawings.
  • Team player with the ability to work unsupervised.
  • Health & Safety conscious with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
  • Desirable: IOSH Working Safely, IPAF, Confined Space (high risk), Abrasive Wheels, FLT Licence.

Sounds good, how do I apply?


Option 1: Click the apply button – don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV, we can discuss whatever you have to hand.


Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection request.


About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.


We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.


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