Maintenance Fitter in Matlock

Maintenance Fitter

Salary: £52,000 per annum including shift allowance + Bonus Scheme

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for your next long-term opportunity within a successful and growing manufacturing business?

Do you want to join a company that values safety, invests in its people, and offers excellent earning potential, benefits, and genuine career progression opportunities?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Due to continued growth and investment, our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join their established engineering and maintenance team within a heavy manufacturing environment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring plant machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, installation work, and continuous improvement activities across site.

This is a hands-on role suited to a mechanically skilled engineer who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and takes pride in maintaining high engineering and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance across a range of plant and machinery

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency

Perform installation, repair, and general maintenance work on manufacturing equipment

Complete Task Specific Risk Assessments and follow all Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Ensure all equipment is isolated and safe before maintenance work begins

Report equipment defects, safety concerns, and reliability issues promptly

Maintain high housekeeping standards within workshop and maintenance areas

Ensure all guards and safety devices are correctly refitted following maintenance activities

Correctly manage and book out spare parts and materials from stores

Operate company equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly

Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Energy policies

Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support operational performance

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience working within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment

A recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills on industrial machinery and plant equipment

A strong understanding of health and safety within engineering environments

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

A reliable and proactive approach with strong attention to detail

The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary of £52,000 including shift allowance

10% annual bonus

Additional Health & Safety bonus scheme

Quarterly bonus reviews

Generous 10% pension contribution

Free life insurance

Excellent shift pattern offering strong work-life balance

Genuine career progression and development opportunities

Long-term stability within a well-established manufacturing business

Shift Pattern:

2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Days Off

Excellent rotation structure providing extended rest periods

After rotation of 7 leads to 18 consecutive days off

This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering excellent earning potential and long-term career stability within a highly successful operation