Maintenance Technician/ Mechanical Fitter

Maintenance Technician/ Mechanical Fitter (HL040826SW) Chard, England

Salary: GBP15 – GBP15 per hour + plus £1.97 Phr shift!

Maintenance Technician/ MechanicalFitter

Are you a hands-on individual who loves tinkering with classic cars, bikes, or agricultural machinery?

Have you worked as a mechanic in a workshop or have experience mending tractors or engines ?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Maintenance Technician/ MechanicalFitter

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical maintenance on large production machines.
• Respond to and repair mechanical breakdowns swiftly.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct planned refurbishments of production machinery once trained.
• Conduct checks and thermal inspections on production equipment.
• Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and address reactive maintenance needs.
• Ensure all tasks are completed safely, adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
• Accurately complete all engineering documentation required.
• Manufacture spare parts (simple brackets, guards, and fixtures) using lathes or milling machines as needed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A strong background in mechanical maintenance, ideally from a workshop or agricultural setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• An engineering qualification (NVQ level or above, ideally with an apprenticeship).
• Good knowledge of mechanical/maintenance engineering practices.
• A welding certificate (preferred but not essential).
• A self-starter who enjoys the challenges presented by complex machinery.
• A bright, technically sound individual with a commercial mindset.
• Enthusiastic, innovative, and open to embracing change and improvements.
• Week 1:6am-2pm
• Week 2:Monday to Thursday1pm-10pm; Friday1pm-5pmBenefits:23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension SchemeLocation:South Chard, South Somerset

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment and have a passion for machinery, we want to hear from you!

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