Shift Lead Maintenance Fitter, Harworth

Shift Lead Maintenance Fitter – Tile Side

Hours: Nights / Monday to Friday, 22:00 – 06:30 | Day shifts of 6:00am – 14:30pm while training complete

Salary: £49,500 per annum – Rising to £56,925 once training completed

Location: Harworth

Contract Type: Permanent

Due to continued growth and expansion we are currently looking to recruit an Shift Lead Maintenance Fitter – Tile Side 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 his 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 expereince
• 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-Fri
• Email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
• Register for a call back from a consultant here
• Use the Quick Apply form on our website
• Click the apply button if you’re viewing this vacancy on Indeed

If you haven’t heard from us within 72 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details for future opportunities.

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment – an Employment Agency.