About The Company

My client, a leading and established manufacturing business based in the West Midlands, are currently looking to recruit experienced and Apprentice trained Mechanical Maintenance Fitters at both a Fitter and Senior Fitter level.

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Team.

Please Note - It is essential candidates are educated to RQF, NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in a practical Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Shift Pattern - Monday to Friday Days - 40 Hours Week

Fitter - £30,000 to £36,000

Senior Fitter - £33,000 to £40,000

Mechanical Shift Fitter - Responsibilities

• Mechanical preventative and reactive maintenance work in an industrial environment working on equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, mechanical seals, pipework etc.


• Mechanical plant installation and modification work


• Operation of a boiler, waste solvent incineration and emissions abatement plant


• Statutory inspections - pressure testing, plant integrity and commissioning work


• The use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems


• The ability to use and interpret equipment drawings, manuals and other technical information to assist with all works


• Work in accordance with the company safe systems of work and permit to work systems

Mechanical Shift Fitter - Requirements

• Educated to a minimum RQF, NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in a Mechanical Fitting / Engineering Discipline, ideally holding a recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship


• Previous Experience / Training with MEWP's, Abrasive Wheels, and Confined Spaces


• Previous experience within Industrial Manufacturing environments is highly desirable, as would experience of process-based, high hazard manufacturing


• Previous experience of operating / working within a COMAH registered site would be preferred