Maintenance Fitter

Overview

Michelmersh Brick Holdings are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team at our Romsey (Hampshire) plant as a Maintenance Fitter. Up to £43,000. Romsey, Hampshire.

• Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager whilst being integrated into a team of fully skilled engineers.
• Report to breakdowns, including mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatics failures as a priority to ensure plant uptime is kept at a premium and production targets are maintained.
• Assist in the analysis of breakdowns to establish root cause and implement corrective action.
• Contribute towards the PPM system ensuring proactive checks are completed on time.
• Overhaul, manufacture, repair, and refurbish parts and equipment in the onsite maintenance workshop outside of breakdowns and PPMs.
• Fulfil parts requisitions on completion of work to ensure stock levels are retained, minimizing downtime.
• Assist with ongoing project work (e.g., new equipment installation/factory improvements).
• Liaise with colleagues on different shift patterns, handing over work and reporting issues.
• Undertake reasonable training requests to improve performance and capabilities.
• Maintain high levels of compliance with health and safety standards whilst performing duties.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of shift pattern when cover is required.
• Follow the company Lock Off Tag Out Try Out procedure at all times.
• Complete all shift work instructions and maintain the report book accordingly.
• Assist with the compiling of risk assessments and SPTW, and adhere to all active procedures.
• Monitor and provide mechanical support for machine set-ups and changeovers to ensure products conform to quality assurance standards and changeovers are efficient.
• Provide maintenance shift cover when required.
• Keep a company radio on at all times to ensure quick response to breakdowns.
• Undertake reasonable requests made during working hours.
• Maintenance personnel are expected to work during shutdown periods; holidays are to be authorised by the manager.

• Formal qualification(s) in mechanical engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, degree or similar).
• 3+ years experience working in a mechanical position.
• Experience servicing/repairing components.
• Conveyors, motor & gearbox servicing/experience.
• Good competency with hydraulic & pneumatics.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to weld, grind and use oxygen/acetylene equipment.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing workload.
• Good problem solver with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Electrical experience.
• Forklift license is preferable but not essential.
• Values honesty, integrity and professional ethics in the workplace, including during working hours and on annual leave.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Works well within a team.

• Salary up to £43,000 per year depending on experience, with an additional monthly production bonus linked to targets. Overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Company Pension contributions.
• 24 days holiday per year plus 8 statutory days.
• Life Assurance.
• Overtime rates paid (over 40 hours).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employer-funded training opportunities.
• Further benefits (e.g., wider wallet discounts, Cycle to Work, and more) after successful probation.

• Pay: £44,000 per year (note: a separate salary point appears in the description; use the higher confirmed figure if applicable).
• Shift: 8-hour shifts;
  Day/Evening shift, alternating weekly: 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00.
• Location:
  
  Romsey, SO51 0NN
  .
• Job type:
  Permanent, Full-time.
• Benefits:
  Overtime paid at enhanced rates; monthly bonus scheme.

Shift work on weekly changeover 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, Monday to Friday. Holidays are not fixed; maintenance personnel may take holidays outside of the fixed holiday period with supervisor agreement. Workwear and boots provided, including laundry service.

As Britain’s Brick Specialists, Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC unites the best in clay traditions. The Group represents seven recognised premium brands across the UK and Europe, producing over 125 million handmade and machine-made clay bricks and pavers annually.