1,483 Maintenance Fitter jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title:     Maintenance Fitter
Location:     Freehay, Stoke (ST10)
Job Type:     Contract Role (Full Time – Monday to Friday)
Job Length:    Ongoing work available (Contract, or Temp to Perm)
Start Date:     Late August 2025
Industry:     Maintenance, Aggregates, Building Materials, Manufacturing, Production

Pay Rate:     £13.00 - £14.00 Per Hour (PAYE)

Our client, a materials and aggregates provider is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for their site in Freehay, Stoke, able to offer ongoing work on a contract basis (Also happy to consider temp to perm for the right person.

In this role, you will work at part of our clients maintenance team, including the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of silos, ready for shipping out to various building sites. This involves working in a workshop environment, working as a team to deconstruct silos, check for wear and tear, completing repair and replacement work as required, to ensure silos work correctly. This includes both mechanical and electrical repair – Full training will be provided for this, but candidates who have worked in similar roles will be most applicable.

The role requires someone willing to work as part of a team, and who can demonstrate good communication skills. Due to the nature of the work and sizeable parts, the ability to handle manual labour including lifting heavy components is required in this role.

Daily duties will include but are not limited to:

• Deconstruction and dismantling of building material silos.
• Checking equipment for signs of wear and tear.
• Completing mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair.
• Manual handling and physical fitness for heavy lifting.
• Fault finding and problem-solving.
• Ability to work safely following company procedures.
• Working in a building workshop environment.
• Working as a team including supporting MEWP Operators and Fork Lift Operators.

Candidate will ideally:

• Have worked in a similar environment previously, maintaining machinery and equipment.
• Hold a manual handling certificate or be used to working in a manual handling environment, working with heavy parts and large machinery.
• Have a basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair.
• Be used to working in a hands-on role, enjoying repair, rebuild and maintenance activities.
• Have strong teamwork, communication and manual handling skills.
• Good general knowledge of Health and Safety in a workshop/production environment.
• Candidates with a background or qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance, or heavy machinery maintenance would be advantageous, but is not required.

For more information or to apply for the role, please contact Tim Smyth on (phone number removed).

Maintenance Fitter

35,000 - 40,000 DOE plus great benefits

Shropshire-based with travel

Our long-standing client has been providing fuel storage and combustion services for over 35 years. Their expertise dates back to the 1960s, when fuel and water quality challenges on merchant naval vessels shaped their approach to engineering. Today, with a modern headquarters in Shropshire and a strategic stock point in the heart of Aberdeen port, they support clients across the UK - including key operators in the North Sea Offshore industry.

They're now looking to add a skilled Maintenance Pipe Fitter to their team - someone with solid technical knowledge of pipe fitting installation and maintenance.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out monthly planned preventative maintenance (PPM), including fuel sampling, filter checks and dewatering
• Supporting or performing fuel testing - full training provided
• On-site maintenance of dosing pumps, fuel pumps, dosing systems, hoses and pipework
• Fabrication of dosing systems and related components
• Managing stock levels and ordering necessary materials or spares
• Installing dosing systems, polishers, dispensing units and pipework
• Overseeing contractors on installation and maintenance projects

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience working with hydraulic and piping systems - including Press-Fit, swaging, and pipe fittings
• Ability to inspect systems and identify issues such as leaks or faults
• Confident carrying out pipework and pump repairs
• Welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems or pressure testing is an advantage, but not essential
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem solver with a hands-on approach
• Time-served Apprenticeship or experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role

This is a great opportunity to join a respected, specialist business with long-term contracts and a focus on technical quality. If you've got the experience and want to work with a company that values precision and expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

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Adecco are recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter to join our client on a permanent basis.

As the Maintenance Fitter you will report to the Maintenance Manager and collaborate with the maintenance team to minimise plant downtime and maximise throughput.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to plant downtime to ensure maximum throughput.
• Repair and replace damaged equipment.
• Use IT systems to record completed work.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Participate in summer and winter overhauls.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Overhaul plant equipment as needed.
• Complete work permits and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Participate in special projects.

Key Skills:

• Fully qualified Fitter with experience in a heavy mechanical facility.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and results-oriented.
• Flexible with shift patterns (25/5 and/or 24/7).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong customer focus.
• Proven track record with relevant systems.

To discuss this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

We have an exciting role for a Maintenance Fitter to join our client in East Lothian on a permanent basis. They are a growing, dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans.

In this role you will report to the Maintenance Manager and will work closely with the existing maintenance team to maintain the plant, ensure plant downtime is minimised and plant throughput maximised.

You will have many responsibilities, some will include:

• Respond to plant downtime to ensure that the plant can maximise throughput
• Responsible for repairing and replacing damaged equipment
• Utilise IT systems to record work completed
• Interrogate, fault find and resolve any problems that are shown on the company's equipment
• Active participation in and close out of assigned tasks associated with summer & winter overhauls to ensure all plant equipment is maintained and repaired as required
• Active participation and meaningful engagement in continuous improvement activities and meetings
• Repair and overhaul of all plant & equipment as required
• Completion of work permits as required and adherence to health and safety standards
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives
• Participation in special projects as required

Our client is looking for you to have the following:

• Fully Qualified Fitter to work in factory
• Relevant experience in a heavy mechanical facility is essential
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to prioritise key tasks and meet challenging deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and concern for standards with a keen results orientation
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work in teams, to interact with production/maintenance colleagues and managers alike
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to take and respond to direction as required
• Self-motivated individual who has strong customer focus and can work on one's own initiative
• Proven track record of working with the systems as outlined

Please get in touch for a confidential chat.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Maintenance Fittter

35,000 - 45,000 DOE plus great benefits

Shropshire-based with travel

Our long-standing client has been providing fuel storage and combustion services for over 35 years. Their expertise dates back to the 1960s, when fuel and water quality challenges on merchant naval vessels shaped their approach to engineering. Today, with a modern headquarters in Shropshire and a strategic stock point in the heart of Aberdeen port, they support clients across the UK - including key operators in the North Sea Offshore industry.

They're now looking to add a skilled Maintenance Pipe Fitter to their team - someone with solid technical knowledge of pipe fitting installation and maintenance.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out monthly planned preventative maintenance (PPM), including fuel sampling, filter checks and dewatering
• Supporting or performing fuel testing - full training provided
• On-site maintenance of dosing pumps, fuel pumps, dosing systems, hoses and pipework
• Fabrication of dosing systems and related components
• Managing stock levels and ordering necessary materials or spares
• Installing dosing systems, polishers, dispensing units and pipework
• Overseeing contractors on installation and maintenance projects

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience working with hydraulic and piping systems - including Press-Fit, swaging, and pipe fittings
• Ability to inspect systems and identify issues such as leaks or faults
• Confident carrying out pipework and pump repairs
• Welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems or pressure testing is an advantage, but not essential
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem solver with a hands-on approach
• Time-served Apprenticeship or experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role

This is a great opportunity to join a respected, specialist business with long-term contracts and a focus on technical quality. If you've got the experience and want to work with a company that values precision and expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in:

Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce | Charity & Non Profit | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Hospitality, Catering & Leisure | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Office & Administration | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations | Senior Appointments & Executive | Sales & FMCG | Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse | Manufacturing & Engineering

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a family run metal processing company, who are in the market for a mechanical fitter to future proof in preparation for a pending retirement in the team. Joining a small close-nit team, this roles plays an integral part in keeping the plant operational carrying out mechanical fitting and repair work to help facilitate the business as they continue to grow. If you want work life balance and the flexible to support family life, this company is the right company for you

The role is suited to a reliable family orientate mechanical candidate who is looking for a long-term career. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years within a mechanical role in a manufacturing/engineering environment. Qualification is not essential, although sufficient experience is required to be considered. If you have a varied skillset and are looking for a relaxed engineering role this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on a range of mechanical kit.
• Provide support with facilities management.
• Supporting maintenance and fitting of Pumps, Water Treatment, Pipework, Drill, Saws

The company offer a salary range of 32,000-34,000 based on a 37-hour week with an early Friday finish, basic pension contributions and 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

If this role sounds like the family feel flexible role you require, give Conor a call on (phone number removed) or click apply below.

Maintenance Fitter - Days / Nights
35,000 to 40,000 + Training + Bonus + Benefits
Lockerbie, Scotland (Commutable from: Carlisle, Dumfries, Annan, Moffat)

Are you a mechanical fitter, with a maintenance background, looking to join a leading company, in a shifts-based maintenance role where you will get specialist training?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established company, where you will be joining a skilled team of engineers, working on varied machinery and have the chance to develop your skills.

The company are a leading heavy engineering business, making state of the art equipment for companies across the UK. Due to expansion, they now need a maintenance fitter to join their skilled team.

In this role you will conduct planned and preventative maintenance of their heavy machinery, working within a team of fitters. The role is shifts based with days and nights.

The role would suit a mechanical fitter from a maintenance background and heavy industry background.

The Role:

• Maintenance Fitter
• Planned / Preventative maintenance
• Heavy machinery
• Shifts - Days & Nights
• Specialist training

The Person:

• Maintenance background
• Mechanical Engineering experience

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact (Ben Fenton) at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Maintenance Fitter

Pathhead, nr Edinburgh, commutable from: Edinburgh, Dalkeith, Bonyrigg, Penicuik, Haddington, Livingston, Broxburn, Blackford, Dunbar & all surrounding areas

Extremely Competitive Salary + Overtime + Training + Pension + Company Benefits

Are you a Mechanical Engineer from a maintenance, ex-forces or heavy plant background? Are you looking for a shift-based role where you can massively increase your salary through overtime?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity where you will carry out a mixture of PPM & reactive maintenance at a busy site where you will be given full technical training as well as opportunities for career progression to Supervisor & Team Leader roles.

Alongside this you will be able to substantially increase your base salary through the addition of enhanced overtime rates as train on the job to become multi-skilled.

The company are a specialist manufacturer with a great reptation within their industry because of their high-quality products as well as a leading employer due to continually investing in their Engineers with training and development.

This position would suit an apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer looking for a static role with overtime earning potential.

The Role:

• Shift based position including some nights
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Ongoing training and development

The Candidate:

• Mechanically-biased
• One of the following backgrounds:
  • Maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Plant
  • Ex-forces / REME
  • HGV

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Patrick Simper at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

Adecco are recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter to join our client on a permanent basis.

As the Maintenance Fitter you will report to the Maintenance Manager and collaborate with the maintenance team to minimise plant downtime and maximise throughput.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to plant downtime to ensure maximum throughput.
• Repair and replace damaged equipment.
• Use IT systems to record completed work.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Participate in summer and winter overhauls.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.
• Overhaul plant equipment as needed.
• Complete work permits and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Participate in special projects.

Key Skills:

• Fully qualified Fitter with experience in a heavy mechanical facility.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and results-oriented.
• Flexible with shift patterns (25/5 and/or 24/7).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong customer focus.
• Proven track record with relevant systems.

To discuss this fantastic opportunity, please get in touch today!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.