Maintenance Engineer
Pioneer Selection · Loughborough, England ·
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Hathern, Leicestershire Salary: £48,000 Shift: Days Job Role of the Mechanical Fitter: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a market-leading industrial manufacturer based in Hathern, Leicestershire.
Due to increased production demand, continued investment and ongoing growth across the site, the business is expanding its engineering department and is looking to add an additional Mechanical Fitter to the team. The successful Mechanical Fitter will be working within a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment , carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to mechanical breakdowns across a wide range of production machinery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer or fitter who wants to join a stable and growing organisation that continues to invest heavily in its engineering team, machinery and site infrastructure.
Sector – Industrial Manufacturing The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for: Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery Responding quickly and effectively to mechanical breakdowns Mechanical fault finding and diagnostics Repairing, servicing and maintaining production and manufacturing equipment Stripping down and rebuilding mechanical equipment and components Working on bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, motors, pumps and associated mechanical equipment Replacing worn or damaged mechanical components Carrying out fitting, alignment and adjustment of machinery Identifying recurring mechanical faults and supporting continuous improvement activities Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime Supporting engineering projects and machinery improvements Maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times Non-Negotiable Requirements for the Mechanical Fitter: Must have a strong mechanical engineering background Must hold a recognised Mechanical or Engineering Qualification Previous mechanical maintenance or fitting experience within a manufacturing or industrial environm...