Mechanical Fitter
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What you'll do
- Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across site.
- Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated equipment.
- Perform equipment installations, mechanical upgrades, and improvement work.
- Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
- Work closely with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
What they're looking for
- Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within manufacturing, process, heavy industry, recycling, aggregates, chemical, or similar environments.
- Strong fault-finding and repair skills across rotating and conveying equipment.
- Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
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Full description from employer
Mechanical Fitter
Heanor
Late Shift (2pm – 10pm)
£20.00 - £25.00 per hour (Umbrella)
3-Month Contract
We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a specialist industrial manufacturing site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. Working on a permanent late shift, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of production and process equipment including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated mechanical systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a unique and highly specialised production environment, supporting the reliability and efficiency of critical plant machinery.
Responsibilities - Mechanical Fitter
- Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across site.
- Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and associated equipment.
- Perform equipment installations, mechanical upgrades, and improvement work.
- Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
- Work closely with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
Experience Required - Mechanical Fitter
- Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven experience working as a Mechanical Fitter within manufacturing, process, heavy industry, recycling, aggregates, chemical, or similar environments.
- Strong fault-finding and repair skills across rotating and conveying equipment.
- Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Strong commitment to health and safety standards.
For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to andrew.haddon@omegaresource.co.uk
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Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Plant Fitter, Industrial Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, or Mechanical Technician.
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