Maintenance Fitter, Harworth Doncaster

Maintenance Fitter

Hours: Rotating shift pattern of days and afters 6am – 14:30pm / 14:00pm – 22:30pm

Salary: Starting £43,590 per annum + OT available

Location: Harworth

Contract Type: Permanent

Due to continued growth and expansion we are currently looking to recruit an Maintenance Fitter to join our business in Harworth on a permanent basis.

Benefits:

• Consistent overtime available at time + 50% or double time (depending on the work)
• Clear progression routes for career-focused candidates
• Upskilling opportunities—training provided both as required and upon request
• Full training on all automated factory systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspecting equipment and reporting defects to shift leaders or the Production Manager
• Monitoring efficiencies of machinery and team members to ensure all targets are being hit on a shift by shift basis and with a view for longer-term targets
• Carrying out mechanical repairs on multiple types of equipment quickly and efficiently
• Become the POC on site during shift that can make decisions before having to escalate to higher management
• Operating all equipment when needed
• Completing associate paperwork wen needed
• Maximising plant availability and optimising production line performance

Experience and Skills:

• Recognised mechanical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering)
• Previous experience in maintenance or manufacturing environments
• Effective previous leadership experience
• Ideal for candidates from automotive backgrounds with strong fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of automated systems, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Strong mechanical repair skills; MIG & TIG welding experience is highly advantageous
• Flexible, proactive approach and ability to work within a small, collaborative team
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities
• Mechanically minded, adaptable, and keen to learn new skills
• Be proactive and be able to support general operatives and general fitters effectively throughout all planned and unplanned work
• Quick to respond to issues and evaluate what situation need elevating and what can be supported by general staff

To apply please either:

• Call Grace on 0333 99 66 988 between the hours of 8am – 5pm Mon to Fri
• Email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

This role is being advertised by Essential Recruitment and Professional, a recruitment agency.