Are you a Maintenance Fitter with experience working on plant, forklift trucks or heavy mechanical equipment?
We're recruiting for a Plant Maintenance Fitter to join a busy industrial operation, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of mobile and fixed plant equipment.
This would suit someone from a plant, FLT, recycling, quarrying, manufacturing, agricultural or heavy engineering background who is comfortable getting hands-on with mechanical repairs, servicing and basic fabrication.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for keeping plant and equipment safe, reliable and operational.
- Planned preventative maintenance and servicing
- Reactive mechanical breakdowns and repairs
- Maintenance of forklifts, mobile plant and site equipment
- Fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Working on bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts and drive systems
- Basic welding and fabrication
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records
About You
You’ll ideally have experience with:
- Mechanical fault finding
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Engines and drive systems
- Bearings, gearboxes and conveyors
- Forklift trucks or mobile plant
- Reading mechanical drawings
Qualifications
Ideally you’ll hold one of the following:
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance
- Time-served Apprenticeship
- Strong practical experience will also be considered.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- 5% employer matched pension
- Enhanced family leave
- Private healthcare benefits
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee discounts
- Ongoing training and development
- Long-term career progression
If you're a hands-on Maintenance Fitter who enjoys working on plant, FLTs and heavy mechanical equipment, we'd love to hear from you.
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Plant Fitter in Oakengates employer: Apex Appoint
Join a forward-thinking manufacturer in Burnley that values work-life balance, offering a 35-hour week with no night shifts and weekends free. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and development opportunities. With additional perks like subsidised gym membership and free onsite parking, this is an excellent opportunity for Maintenance Engineers seeking a rewarding career in a modern production environment.
