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Mechanical Fitter Contractor
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Scunthorpe
- Temporary
- Full Time
Job Description
Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting a well-established industrial manufacturing business based at Scunthorpe with the recruitment of an experienced Mechanical Fitter.
This is a key, hands-on role within a demanding production environment, varied mechanical work and the opportunity to be part of a skilled engineering team supporting critical plant and equipment.
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a wide range of mechanical plant and machinery. Working in a safety-critical environment, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production.
This role would suit a time-served mechanical fitter with experience in heavy industry who takes pride in high standards of workmanship and safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial plant
Strip, inspect, overhaul and reassemble mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors and rotating machinery
Perform mechanical installations, alignments and repairs to site standards
Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions
Work from engineering drawings, manuals and specifications
Support shutdowns, breakdowns and improvement projects as required
Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental procedures
Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reports
Work collaboratively with electrical, operations and engineering teams What We're Looking For
Time-served Mechanical Fitter with a recognised apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Proven experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing or process environments
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics and mechanical systems
Ability to fault-find and work independently under pressure
A proactive, safety-focused mindset with attention to detail
Experience of permits to work and safe systems of work (advantageous) What's on Offer
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Structured working environment with strong safety culture
Opportunity to work on complex, heavy industrial equipment
Supportive engineering team and ongoing development
This is a key, hands-on role within a demanding production environment, varied mechanical work and the opportunity to be part of a skilled engineering team supporting critical plant and equipment.
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a wide range of mechanical plant and machinery. Working in a safety-critical environment, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production.
This role would suit a time-served mechanical fitter with experience in heavy industry who takes pride in high standards of workmanship and safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial plant
Strip, inspect, overhaul and reassemble mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors and rotating machinery
Perform mechanical installations, alignments and repairs to site standards
Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions
Work from engineering drawings, manuals and specifications
Support shutdowns, breakdowns and improvement projects as required
Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental procedures
Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reports
Work collaboratively with electrical, operations and engineering teams What We're Looking For
Time-served Mechanical Fitter with a recognised apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Proven experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing or process environments
Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics and mechanical systems
Ability to fault-find and work independently under pressure
A proactive, safety-focused mindset with attention to detail
Experience of permits to work and safe systems of work (advantageous) What's on Offer
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Structured working environment with strong safety culture
Opportunity to work on complex, heavy industrial equipment
Supportive engineering team and ongoing development