Fitter, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fitter, Installation Technician -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Fitter, Installation Technician
Fitter
Rochester
Salary of £28,000-£30,000, OTE of £35,000-£40,000 with overtime
Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30
We are recruiting for a hands-on, mechanically minded Hydraulic Fitter to join a well-established engineering business based in Rochester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical individual with mechanical fitting or engineering experience who is looking to develop their skills within a specialist engineering environment. Hydraulic experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and development can be provided for the right person.
Primarily workshop-based, the role will involve the assembly, repair and maintenance of hydraulic and mechanical equipment, with occasional site work across the South East.
Key Responsibilities:– Assemble, strip down and fit hydraulic and mechanical equipment
– Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and problem-solving on hydraulic and mechanical systems
– Undertake a variety of stripping, fitting, repair and reclamation work
– Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and job instructions
– Plan and organise work to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard
– Assist with the installation, removal and replacement of hydraulic and mechanical components
– Occasionally support site service engineers with repairs, maintenance and installations at customer locations across the South East
– Maintain high standards of workmanship, health and safety and general workshop organisation
– Previous experience in a mechanical fitting, maintenance, engineering or similar hands‑on role
– Mechanically minded, practical and confident using tools and equipment
– Hydraulic experience would be beneficial but is not essential
– Good fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
– Ability to read and follow technical drawings, specifications or instructions
– Comfortable working independently using your own initiative, as well as part of a team
– Flexible and willing to undertake occasional site work and develop new skills
– Reliable, motivated and committed to producing quality work
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