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Mechanical Fitter

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Sheffield
3 weeks ago
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Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical fitter

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Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our clients team in Sheffield. This hands-on role is ideal for a time-served mechanical engineer with experience in heavy industrial maintenance who is looking to apply their skills in a busy production environment.


What\'s on Offer

  • Basic salary: £35,000 per year
  • Enhanced overtime rates:

    • Time and a half (Mon-Sat)
    • Double time (Sundays & Bank Holidays)


  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • Long-term, stable role with development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair and overhaul plant machinery and mechanical systems including conveyors, mixers, rotary dryers, gearboxes, bearings and drive trains
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
  • Diagnose faults and contribute to root-cause analysis to improve plant reliability
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, recommend spare parts and refurbishment plans
  • Work safely to permit-to-work systems and contribute to continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

Essential



  • Time-served, apprentice-trained mechanical engineer
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience in heavy industrial maintenance (asphalt, quarrying, aggregates, bulk handling, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, mixers and gearboxes
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable



  • Experience working on asphalt batching plant or similar production machinery
  • Knowledge of burners, thermal systems and combustion equipment
  • Experience with predictive maintenance techniques (vibration, oil analysis, thermography)

Personal Attributes

  • Strong fault-finding and practical problem-solving ability
  • Safety-conscious and methodical
  • Able to work under pressure and to production deadlines
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Willing to learn and develop technically

How to Apply

If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to dan at Daniel.Rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)


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