Maintenance Fitter, Harworth

Maintenance Fitter

Hours: Panama Shifts & Rotating Days/Nights/Afternoons Pattern

Salary: Starting at £40,000 + Increased Earning Potential

Location: Harworth

Contract Type: Permanent

We are currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our expanding business in Harworth.

This permanent role offers a starting salary of £40,000 per year, with significant scope to increase your earnings through regular overtime and progression opportunities.

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
• Panama shift pattern — work only 14 days out of every 28!
• Excellent earning potential with regular OT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspecting equipment and reporting defects to shift leaders or the Production Manager
• Carrying out mechanical repairs on multiple types of equipment
• Operating equipment during staff absences (after training)
• Maximising plant availability and optimising production line performance

Experience and Skills Required:

• Recognised mechanical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering)
• Previous experience in maintenance or manufacturing environments
• Ideal for candidates from automotive backgrounds with strong fault-finding skills and relevant NVQs
• 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

How to Apply:

• Call Grace on 0333 99 66 988 (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)
• Email your CV to: apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

(This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment, a recruitment agency.)