Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter Pay: £16.00–£20.00 per hour (PAYE) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week Overtime: Available on Fridays Location: Rotherham, S60 Job Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our client's team and support the maintenance and repair of a wide range of heavy industrial machinery and equipment. This is a key position within the business, with an immediate requirement for someone who can help maintain the reliability, safety and performance of equipment across the site. The successful candidate will be a practical, hands-on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance skills and experience working with large machine tools, overhead cranes and associated industrial systems. A reasonable level of electrical competence is desirable, alongside practical experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across site machinery and equipment. Diagnose mechanical faults, identify equipment failures and carry out effective repairs. Maintain, repair and service large machine tools and heavy industrial machinery. Maintain and repair overhead cranes, crane mechanisms and associated equipment. Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including fault-finding and component replacement. Undertake basic electrical fault-finding within the limits of your competence. Respond to equipment breakdowns and help minimise operational downtime. Assist with machinery installations, equipment upgrades and general engineering projects. Identify potential equipment failures and contribute to improving machinery reliability. Carry out inspections and ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with relevant safety requirements. Work alongside colleagues to support site operations and ongoing installation activities. Maintain appropriate maintenance records and follow health and safety procedures. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or in a similar industrial maintenance role. Strong mechanical maintenance, repair and fault-finding skills. Experience maintaining and repairing large machine tools and industrial machinery. Experience working with overhead cranes or similar heavy industrial equipment. Practical knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. A reasonable level of electrical competence. Ability to diagnose problems and carry out repairs efficiently. Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond to breakdowns. A proactive approach to maintenance and equipment reliability. A strong commitment to safe working practices. Desirable Experience Experience working with any of the following equipment would be advantageous: Shotblast machines and associated equipment. Industrial dust extraction systems. Overhead cranes and crane tracks. Heavy industrial machinery and installation equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic plant systems. General fabrication and engineering projects. Personal Attributes The ideal candidate will be practical, reliable and proactive, with a flexible approach to maintenance and repair work. They will be comfortable working in a busy industrial environment, capable of working independently when required and committed to maintaining equipment to a high standard. What the Client Offers £16.00–£20.00 per hour, PAYE, depending on experience and competence. 39 working hours per week. Overtime opportunities. A varied role involving heavy industrial machinery, maintenance and installation projects. The opportunity to play an important role in keeping site operations running efficiently. How to Apply If you have strong industrial maintenance experience and the skills to work on heavy machinery, overhead cranes and associated systems, we would welcome your application. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and details of your relevant maintenance experience. TPBN1_UKTJ