Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Position:
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: 41,300

We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to carry out the maintenance and installation of all mechanical plant and machinery on site here in Sheffield
. This hands‑on role involves fault‑finding, diagnosing, and maintaining equipment within a heavy engineering environment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Using your mechanical engineering knowledge to install, maintain, and repair a wide range of plant and machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent operational performance.

Rotating days and afternoons. Overtime available when available. Offering a rate of 20.40/hour, Monday - Friday (39 hours per week).

• Assemble and install machinery to specification, ensuring correct function of all components.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems to minimise downtime.
• Perform reactive, planned, and proactive maintenance following the company's PPM schedule.
• Maintain equipment according to maintenance plans.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Complete high-quality work that meets company standards and safety requirements.
• Produce job-specific risk assessments and method statements before commencing work.
• Update the CMM system and define spare parts where required.
• Work independently or as part of a team to support site maintenance needs.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the company.

Friction and mechanical power presses, furnaces, CNC machines, shot blast machines, pumping systems, and laser machines.

• 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding skills.
• Proven fault‑finding ability and experience working from engineering drawings.
• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Health & Safety conscious with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Desirable: IOSH Working Safely, IPAF, Confined Space (high risk), Abrasive Wheels, FLT Licence.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and support candidates with disabilities and flexible working options.