Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Adecco are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to join their clients team based in Newbury! Please note this is a Night Shift role working Monday-Friday 10pm-6am only. Role Overview This role is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and improvement of production machinery equipment. The position supports operational efficiency by responding to breakdowns, completing preventative maintenance, and assisting with equipment modifications and new installations as required. Key Responsibilities Maintain all production machinery and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns, carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime Support the planning and execution of the preventative maintenance programme Ensure machinery, equipment, and guard systems are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition Accurately complete and maintain maintenance records, ensuring they are regularly updated Ensure all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards are adhered to at all times Maintain appropriate stock levels of spare parts, arranging the ordering or manufacture of components when required Liaise with external contractors and sub-contractors for specialist servicing or repair work Ensure all production equipment complies with legal guarding and safety requirements Identify opportunities for machinery and process improvements, implementing agreed changes in line with Manufacturing Engineering approval and validation procedures Communicate effectively with maintenance colleagues and shift supervisors during shift handovers, ensuring machinery issues and priorities are clearly passed on Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager to support departmental operationsSkills and Qualifications Mechanical trade background with relevant qualifications and substantial industrial experience Proven experience in both preventative and reactive (breakdown) maintenance environments Strong background in machinery fitting, alignment, and fault-finding Competent in welding operations Experience using a FLT (in house or valid licence) Clear and effective communication skillsApply now! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website