Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter – Permanent (Leek Area)

We’re recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to join our on-site maintenance team at a manufacturing facility near Leek. This permanent role is focused on keeping production running efficiently through proactive maintenance, fast response to breakdowns, and high‑quality mechanical workmanship.

• Practical experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance, or repair.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with pumps, motors, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, or similar plant equipment.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings or diagrams.
• Confident using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment.
• Good understanding of safe working practices, permits, and lockout.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently within a small team.
• Clear communication skills for reporting issues and working with supervisors and production staff.

• Work as part of the maintenance team to ensure manufacturing equipment runs smoothly.
• Carry out routine mechanical maintenance across the site.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Strip, rebuild, and replace mechanical components when required.
• Support planned maintenance schedules and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, valves, rotating machinery, and other production equipment.
• Fabricate small brackets, guards, and fittings using workshop tools.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs, defect reports, and job sheets.
• Follow all site safety rules, permits, and risk assessments.
• Communicate effectively with production teams to keep operations flowing.

• Permanent, single‑site stability.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• A supportive maintenance team environment.
• Varied daily tasks within a busy manufacturing operation.
• Opportunities to develop skills and progress over time.