Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter

Location: Cross Hills area
Pay Rate: £16.50–£18.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–4:30pm
Contract: Temporary to permanent

Job Description

Rotherwood Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter to join an established manufacturing business based in the Cross Hills area.

This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, offering £16.50–£18.00 per hour depending on experience, with working hours of Monday to Friday, 6:30am–4:30pm.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, repair and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment across the site, helping to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

This role would suit someone with a mechanical background who is confident carrying out maintenance work, identifying issues and supporting the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

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Carrying out servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance to plant machinery on site.

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Repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

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Dismantling and reassembling machinery, following relevant checklists.

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Working from service sheets and completing maintenance records.

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Operating general machinery safely and effectively.

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Assisting with basic machine installations.

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Working alongside subcontractors on site when required.

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Supporting engineering projects and continuous improvement activities.

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Providing instructions and guidance to other department personnel when required.

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Ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant health and safety regulations.

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Identifying machinery that is unfit for use, stopping the process where necessary and reporting concerns to management.

Requirements

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GCSEs or equivalent, with five passes including Maths and English.

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Mechanical City & Guilds qualification or equivalent mechanical training and hands-on experience.

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A good understanding of mechanical maintenance and machinery repairs.

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Ability to work independently and make decisions.

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Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.

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Good communication skills and the ability to work alongside colleagues and contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded individual to join an established manufacturing environment, with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Apply today through Rotherwood Recruitment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed