Maintenance Fitter

In-House Maintenance Engineer / Factory Fitter

Location: Hull, HU8

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are looking for an experienced In-House Maintenance Engineer / Factory Fitter to join our busy woodworking manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring our factory machinery and equipment are maintained to the highest standard, minimising downtime and supporting efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on all factory machinery.




• Maintain the daily running and reliability of woodworking machinery, including:




• Pneumatic and hydraulic pallet manufacturing machines




• Cross-cut (X-cut) saws




• Large woodworking machinery




• Compressors




• Biomass boiler




• Welding and fabrication.




• Diagnose and repair faults on power tools and pneumatic nail guns.




• Maintain and monitor factory services, including:




• Fire alarm and sprinkler systems




• Air compressor systems




• Manage stock levels of maintenance equipment, spare parts, fittings, consumables, and fuel.




• Perform welding and fabrication repairs where required.




• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical control systems, including three-phase diagnostics and fault finding.




• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations.




• Work closely with the production team to minimise machine downtime and maximise operational efficiency.




• Liaise with management and accurately record all breakdowns and machine downtime.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an engineering or maintenance role within a manufacturing or woodworking environment.




• Strong mechanical engineering skills with the ability to diagnose and repair industrial machinery.




• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.




• Welding and fabrication experience.




• Knowledge of electrical systems and machinery control systems.




• Experience maintaining industrial woodworking machinery (preferred).




• Good organisational skills with experience managing maintenance stock and spare parts.




• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and respond quickly to breakdowns.




• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience




• Competitive annual leave entitlement




• Stable, full-time position within a busy and growing manufacturing business.




• Varied and rewarding work with a wide range of machinery and equipment.




• Opportunity to play a key role in keeping our production operation running efficiently.