Maintenance Fitter

Position: Maintenance Fitter (Permanent)
Cogent Staffing are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Fitter to join our clients maintenance department, within a busy engineering company based in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will work in compliance with company standards and ISO
9001 Quality System requirements, reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Work Details & Salary

* £41,000 per annum

* Contracted to 37 hours per week, but likely working 42 hours

* Overtime is required when necessary and is paid at 1.35x for 7 hours and 1.65 for anything over.

* Monday to Thursday: 07::00, 12::00

* Friday: 07::30

Benefits:
Westfield Health care, 34 days annual leave, 5% pension contributions, free parking, company socials

Key Responsibilities

* Design and implement preventative maintenance strategies to enhance machine reliability.

* Follow company standards and ISO
9001 quality system requirements.

* Conduct fault finding, testing, and make adjustments or remove fittings, fixtures, and parts as necessary.

* Overhaul and repair all plant machinery, including PLC-controlled equipment, CNC, and manual machine tools.

* Analyse fault causes and implement cost-effective solutions in the absence of detailed specifications.

* Maintain and manage all machine documentation and records accurately.

* Install new machinery and equipment when required.

* Perform general repairs to the building and its facilities.

* Ensure that Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) standards are adhered to and maintained at all times.

* Be available for overtime as required and instructed by supervision.

Key Requirements

* Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.

* Ideally 100% mechanical bias, will accept up to 70/30.

* Experience in maintaining and repairing various plant and machinery, including CNC and manual machine tools and fabrication equipment, is desirable.

* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to overtime as necessary.

* Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to maintenance tasks.

* Good understanding of HS&E policies and practices.

If you are interested please apply with your CV attached.

At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants