Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Salary: £44,000

Shift: Monday - Friday Days

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Stanford-le-Hope. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking to join a stable company offering a Monday to Friday days-based role, excellent training opportunities, and long-term career progression.

The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a range of production and site equipment. You will work closely with the engineering team to ensure machinery reliability, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement projects across the site.

Manufacturing

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Strong fault‑finding and mechanical maintenance skills
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing, production or processing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and equipment failures
• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors and associated equipment
• Assist with machinery installations and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Welding or fabrication experience
• Experience using CMMS systems
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with in a heavy industrial or automated manufacturing environment
• Multi‑skilled maintenance experience

• Monday – Friday day role
• Competitive salary of £44,000
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable and growing business
• Excellent working environment