Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter \n\nLocation: Sheffield\n Salary: £35,000 \n Job Type: Full-time, Permanent\n Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (with overtime available)\n\nOverview\n\nWe are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our clients team in Sheffield. This hands-on role is ideal for a time-served mechanical engineer with experience in heavy industrial maintenance who is looking to apply their skills in a busy production environment.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nBasic salary: £35,000 per year\n\nEnhanced overtime rates:\n\nTime and a half (Mon-Sat)\n\nDouble time (Sundays & Bank Holidays)\n\nAuto-enrolment pension\n\nLong-term, stable role with development opportunities\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nMaintain, repair and overhaul plant machinery and mechanical systems including conveyors, mixers, rotary dryers, gearboxes, bearings and drive trains\n\nCarry out planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs\n\nDiagnose faults and contribute to root-cause analysis to improve plant reliability\n\nMaintain accurate maintenance records, recommend spare parts and refurbishment plans\n\nWork safely to permit-to-work systems and contribute to continuous improvement\n\nExperience & Qualifications\n\nEssential\n\nTime-served, apprentice-trained mechanical engineer\n\nNVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering\n\nExperience in heavy industrial maintenance (asphalt, quarrying, aggregates, bulk handling, etc.)\n\nStrong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, mixers and gearboxes\n\nFull UK Driving Licence\n\nDesirable\n\nExperience working on asphalt batching plant or similar production machinery\n\nKnowledge of burners, thermal systems and combustion equipment\n\nExperience with predictive maintenance techniques (vibration, oil analysis, thermography)\n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nStrong fault-finding and practical problem-solving ability\n\nSafety-conscious and methodical\n\nAble to work under pressure and to production deadlines\n\nTeam player with good communication skills\n\nWilling to learn and develop technically\n\nIf you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to dan at Daniel.Rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)