At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment to keep production running smoothly.
- Company: Established industrial manufacturing site in West Thurrock, Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £55,028.60, 17.5 days holiday, and shift pattern of 4 On, 4 Off.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive and safety-focused workplace.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a thriving industrial environment.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and relevant industry experience.
Location: West Thurrock, Essex
Salary: £55,028.60 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 On, 4 Off – 2 Days, 2 Nights
Holiday: 17.5 days holiday
Pin Point Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Mechanical Fitter to join an established industrial manufacturing site in West Thurrock. This is a permanent shift-based position, working as part of the site maintenance team. You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a range of industrial plant and equipment, helping to keep production running safely and efficiently.
The Role
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults across a range of industrial equipment.
- Maintaining and repairing conveyors, screws, presses, compressors, bucket elevators and associated machinery.
- Carrying out routine inspections and testing of mechanical systems and components.
- Working on pipework, including the installation and maintenance of gaskets, flanges and fixings.
- Installing and maintaining plastic pipework.
- Carrying out mechanical seal installation, maintenance and setting.
- Completing alignment of drive systems using DTI and laser alignment equipment.
- Monitoring plant during production and identifying potential equipment failures before they cause disruption.
- Working from mechanical drawings, schematics and technical information.
- Completing preventative maintenance tasks through the site's CMMS system.
- Recording maintenance activities, faults and required spares accurately.
- Completing effective shift handovers and communicating outstanding maintenance issues.
- Working alongside Mechanical and Instrumentation teams to provide an effective maintenance service.
- Liaising with external contractors and service companies when required.
- Supporting planned outages and turnaround activities when required.
- Completing risk assessments and method statements where required.
- Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.
About You
- A City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
- Previous experience working within industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, power generation, oil & gas, food, FMCG or similar.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
- Knowledge of isolation and LOTO procedures.
- Experience working with steam and compressed air systems.
- Good understanding of mechanical pipework and associated equipment.
- Awareness of PSSR, LOLER, PUWER and COSHH requirements.
- Experience working at height and/or confined spaces would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
- The ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and schematics.
- Good computer skills and the ability to use maintenance management systems.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a well-paid shift position within an established industrial environment, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today through Pin Point Recruitment.
Shift Mechanical Fitter in West Thurrock employer: Pin Point Recruitment
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