Mechanical Fitter - Maintenance

Location: Bardon Hill, Coalville

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Job Type: Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday weekly rotating shifts 06:00-1400 / 14:00-22:00
Salary: Circa £38,000
About Our Client: Join one of the UKs leading timber processing companies as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter. Youll work in a fast-moving production environment, carrying out mechanical preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements across the site to support production efficiency, reliability, and safety.
Main Duties: As a Maintenance Fitter, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out site and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe working environment.
Maintenance and repair of: chain conveyors, power hydraulics, pneumatics controls, pneumatic tools, bearings, couplings, gearboxes, chain drives, site LEV, and compressors.
Supporting general factory mechanical maintenance and improvements to production output.
Requirements: We are looking for Maintenance Fitter who:
Previous hands-on experience in a mechanical or maintenance role in an industrial setting.
Practical skills with basic hand and power tools.
Basic mechanical knowledge and problem-solving ability.
Able to carry out repairs and maintenance tasks with attention to detail.
Willingness to learn and follow step-by-step processes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Flexible and reliable approach to work.
Benefits:
Basic pay rate: £19.50 per hour, with overtime paid at 1.5x the rate on Saturdays and 1.75x the rate on Sundays.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Overtime is available.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online or call the office.
Linkster are Recruitment Specialists based in Ashby De La Zouch covering the West and East Midlands area across the great historic cities of Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. xwzovoh We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment services across the supply chain sector, from engineering and warehousing, to manufacturing and clerical.