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Maintenance Fitter
Hours: 3 Shift Pattern- Days, Nights And Afters
Location: Chesterfield
Contract Type: Permanent
Due to continued growth and expansion we are currently looking to recruit an Maintenance Fitter to join our business in Chesterfield on a permanent basis. The starting salary is between 40000 per annum and the working hours are 3 Shift Pattern- Days, Nights And Afters .
Benefits:
- Shift Allowance
- Production Bonus
- On-site parking
- Overtime
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty machinery and equipment, including conveyors, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance to keep equipment in top working order, minimise breakdowns, and extend machinery life.
- Utilise technical manuals, diagnostic tools, and troubleshooting skills to ensure prompt and accurate repairs
- Conduct basic welding tasks, such as minor repairs and fabrication of custom parts or structural reinforcements as required.
- Ensure all welding and fabrication tasks comply with safety and quality standards.
- Operate overhead cranes to safely move, position, and secure heavy equipment and materials as needed.
- Perform risk assessments, use appropriate PPE, and follow safe working practices in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Maintain detailed maintenance records, including repairs, parts used, and issues identified.
Experience and Skills:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Fitter, ideally within a heavy goods, industrial, or manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated experience in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy-duty machinery.
- Proficient in identifying and repairing faults in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication tasks to support maintenance and repair requirements.
- Strong ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and lift heavy machinery parts as needed.
- Ideally have experience with over head cranes (training will be provided
