2,050 Maintenance Fitter jobs in the United Kingdom

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Acton, London

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter for an exciting contract role based in Acton, London. This role offers the opportunity to work on heavy plant and LBD machinery, providing both reactive and planned maintenance across a dynamic operational environment.

Key Details:

• Rate: 39.24 per hour
• Contract: Initially until 31st December 2025, with high potential for extension due to ongoing work
• Location: Acton, London

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in mechanical maintenance fitting, ideally within heavy machinery environments
• Familiarity with CNC machinery controls (Heidenhain and Fanuc)
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including reading schematics
• Understanding of 3-Phase 400V electrical systems
• Versatile and proactive, able to maintain LBD plant equipment
• MEWP certification required

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional looking to join a busy site with varied plant equipment.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Are you a Maintenance Fitter looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? At Tarmac, we are on the lookout for a Maintenance Fitter to join our team into join our team in Maltby.

What you'll be doing

In the role of Maintenance Fitter you will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day maintenance activities which include planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Meeting statutory and SHE standards as a minimum
• Working on a variety of plant throughout the block manufacturing site as directed on a planned or reactive basis
• Recording all work on the site CMMS system
• This is a dynamic role, mostly self-motivated and self-supervised with good communication skills

**Please note this role operates a rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm and any prospective candidates must be willing to work these shifts**

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Maintenance Fitter you will have experience of:

• IOSH training will be an advantage
• Experience of maintaining/replacement of mechanical parts including bearings, shafts, rollers.
• Skilled with hand tools, bearing presses and fitting tools
• Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment
• Experience in maintaining and repair of mechanical equipment
• Experience in welding and/or pipefitting would be advantageous

In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on. are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

#Tarmac #TarmacCareers

Tarmac Trading Limited

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 Fitter - Belfast

Days Monday to Friday

Our client is a leading organics recycling company, with over 30 years of industry experience producing sustainable recycling processes, providing climate-positive solutions that benefit the environment.

We are recruiting a Maintenance Fitter to join their team carrying out maintenance and repairs across production and plant equipment.

Company Van provided with occasional travel to other company sites, but mainly based near Dunmurry, Belfast.

Reporting to the Plant & Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimising essential plant equipment.

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment
• Ensuring equipment is operationally safe and compliant with relevant legislation
• Performing daily inspections and addressing issues to reduce reactive maintenance
• Replacing and maintaining components such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, rollers
• Communicating with external contractors to ensure successful completion of tasks
• Maintaining accurate records in line with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Supporting ad hoc maintenance tasks as needed

• Maintenance experience on production plant and equipment
• Recognised trade qualification mechanical/ engineering or similar
• Experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience with maintenance planning and accurate record-keeping
• Competent with Microsoft Office and diagnostic tools
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible with working hours and physically fit for plant-based work
• Full UK driving licence
• Welding/fabrication skills

Interested? APPLY NOW or contact Manpower to discuss in more detail

Maintenance Fitter

Hours: three-week rolling rota | 12 hours shifts Days 6AM-6PM and Nights 6PM-6AM | Working 12/21 days 
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000pa experience dependant 
Location: Burton-on-Trent 

We are looking for an experienced maintenance fitter working a mixture of days and nights to join a busy manufacturing facility on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity due to business growth with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits: 

• Quarterly bonus 
• Enhanced Pension 
• Enhanced holiday increasing with service 
• Life assurance 

Responsibilities:

• Responding to breakdowns and provide technical support to production 
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance following maintenance schedules.
• Fault-finding, root cause analysis, and diagnostics 
• Supporting upgrades, installations, and modifications 
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations 

Requirements: 

• Recognised engineering qualifications desired 
• Strong mechanical engineering experience 
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding advantageous
• Background in production or manufacturing, ideally in a fast-paced setting.

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or contact Megan at Probe Technical recruitment for more info.
 

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE  service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY  and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING  vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Responsible for :

Providing mechanical support to ensure production plant and equipment remains operational and in a serviceable condition.

MAIN DUTIES :

• Ensure that SPCUK's Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are applied to create a culture of safety-first to ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
• Ensure any safety related mechanical faults are dealt with as a priority and communicated to the Maintenance Manager.
• Follow the guidance as provided by the "Ground Rules" to ensure a safe working environment.
• Prioritise and action mechanical tasks to ensure production requirements are met.
• At the start of the shift liaise with the Workshop Supervisor to agree priorities and to discuss ongoing breakdowns and improvements. When on night shift read handovers plus liaise with the Team Leader to gain a full understanding of the production status and then prioritise accordingly.
• It is essential to provide good communication with other members of the maintenance team and the production Team Leader.
• Identify any breakdowns, investigate the cause and implement remedial action so that the fault does not reoccur. Evaluate if the fault is mechanical or electrical. If electrical decide if the support of the Senior Electrician (on-call) is required.
• Action mechanical tasks as identified by the routine and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Maintain equipment and services to ensure they are safe and in good order.
• Adhere to all procedures and disciplines relating to any equipment being used or worked upon. This includes the mandatory use of LOTO and Machine Lockout procedures.
• Refer to maintenance Safety Cards as and when appropriate.
• Ensure accurate stock control of any items taken form or replaced to the maintenance stores. Action stock check duties as and when required.
• Ensure mechanical Job Cards are followed, and update Event Logs and paperwork each time equipment is worked on.
• Will be required to work any maintenance shutdown periods to ensure tasks are completed and that the production lines are ready for restart.
• There maybe occasional need to cover overtime such as during the summer maintenance shutdown.
• To maintain the highest quality of workmanship related to any work undertaken, plus ensure good housekeeping practices to contribute to the tidiness and general improvement of maintenance areas including the workshop.
• To maintain high standards of attendance at all times.
• To carry out other duties as may be reasonably requested by Supervision or Management.

SKILLS - Essential

• Have successfully completed a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship. Exceptions may be considered if the individual can demonstrate a high level of engineering skills based on previous employment.
• Have a minimum of 2 years hands-on experience of working in an industrial factory environment.
• Knowledge and experience fault finding and working with production related systems and controls including: extruders, gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, factory cooling systems, lubrication systems, gravimetric feeders, and ancillary equipment common to the plastic compounding industry.
• Have a high level of bench fitting skills and to be competent in the mechanical overhaul of motors, gearboxes, vacuum pumps, water pumps, blowers, pelletisers and other ancillary equipment.
• Experience and knowledge of welding, fabricating, pipe fitting and basic machining would be preferred but not essential.
• Have basic electrical training to allow fault diagnosis when on shift - live working prohibited.
• Adherence to company LOTO and Machine Lockout procedures.
• The ability to read and update mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of company Health & Safety requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Literate, numerate, accurate - good with basic figures
• PC literate (Basic level) - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Be organised, methodical and accurate.
• Current fork truck counterbalance license.
• Current MEWP license.
• Steady employment record.
• Able to work as a member of a team.

Able to work on own initiative

The role would be rotating double day shifts

Week 1: 07:00 - 14:45

Week 2: 14:45 - 22:45

Maintenance Fitter

Nights (21:45 - 06:15 -Monday - Friday)

50 - 55k

Frome

Purpose:

To maintain and repair fixed plant equipment encompasses a range of responsibilities within the limits of one's expertise, all while maintaining meticulous records as directed by management. This role involves executing planned maintenance and inspection tasks while keeping accurate documentation in line with management's requirements. Additionally, it entails the crucial duty of inspecting and monitoring plant equipment in adherence to site protocols. Operating, inspecting, and upkeeping crushing and screening plants to meet site productivity targets is paramount. This position also requires expertise in starting up and shutting down equipment, optimizing throughput within plant capacity, and ensuring plant cleanliness as stipulated by management and site guidelines. Safety is paramount, requiring the safe and proper operation of machinery. Maintenance of static plant machinery is another responsibility, adhering to manufacturer materials standards.

Requirements:

• To maintain and repair static plant in a safe and efficient manner
• To maintain where required static plant in a good order physically, greasing, cleaning in accordance with the manufacturers materials
• To complete daily inspection sheets of the conditions of static plant when required.
• To report problems or defects of static plant to your line manager, supervisor or chargehand.
• To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management

Qualifications:

• Computer literate
• Good general education required and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry
• Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
• Certification by EPIC to operate mobile plant.
• NVQ level 2 in mobile plant operations required following EPIC completion.
• Safety Awareness of Industrial Gases
• Practical burning and welding operations

Benefits:

Up to 55k salary

Productivity bonus

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Tailored Industry recognized qualification with full training on the skills you need

For more information, please call David Bates @ ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Maintenance Fitter

35k, Knaresborough

Excellent opportunity for a skilled engineering fitter to join a growing manufacturer in the Knaresborough area. The role will include the planned and preventative maintenance of production equipment and facilities maintenance. This is a stand alone role and would suit a candidate with confident mechanical fault finding and skills.

The job:

• Ensure manufacturing equipment is available and maintained to the correct standard.
• Ensure all facility requirements are met and maintained, i.e. legionella, COSHH.
• Trouble shoot equipment and facility issues, and repair equipment to ensure day to day manufacturing issues are resolved and actioned in a timely manner.
• Analyse daily equipment metrics and use data driven decisions to improve processes and generate reports to document.
• Implementation, development and delivery of a Scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Development and implementation of adequate Contactor Control of Works (CCoW) and Safe Systems of Work (SSW)
• Reporting on maintenance spend and stock ensuring business critical spare parts are identified and available at all times

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Confident Mechanical knowledge of manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of control systems.
• Hands on experience of manufacturing equipment reactive and PPM and troubleshooting issues within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience of Health and Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Experience of ISO 9001

Call Yasemin at Travail on (phone number removed)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.