At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep machinery running smoothly and tackle exciting improvement projects.
- Company: Fast-paced manufacturing business in Doncaster with a dynamic engineering team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, permanent position, and hands-on engineering experience.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied role in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make a real impact on production efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Maintenance Fitter and TIG welding skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 22 £ per hour.
W Talent are currently working with a fast-paced manufacturing business in Doncaster who are looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their engineering team. This is a hands-on role working within a busy manufacturing environment, where you'll be responsible for keeping machinery running efficiently, carrying out general maintenance and getting involved in improvement projects.
Working Monday to Friday, days based this role would suit a mechanically strong Maintenance Fitter who is confident working around machinery and can also bring TIG welding skills to the position.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
- Work on fast-moving manufacturing machinery within a busy production environment.
- Carry out general maintenance and mechanical fitting duties.
- Complete TIG welding and fabrication work where required.
- Support machinery modifications, repairs and improvements.
- Get involved in continuous improvement projects to improve reliability, efficiency and safety.
- Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and work completed.
Key Requirements
- We're looking for someone who lives in Doncaster, Sheffield or surrounding areas with a strong practical engineering background who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- You will ideally have previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or similar.
- Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
- Experience working with fast-moving production machinery.
- TIG welding experience is essential or highly desirable.
- Good mechanical fitting and fabrication skills.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- A proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of an engineering team.
- A genuine interest in improving machinery and processes rather than simply fixing problems as they occur.
What's on Offer?
- £17.50 - £22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Days-based working hours.
- Permanent position within an established manufacturing business.
- A varied, hands-on engineering role.
- Opportunity to work on improvement projects and machinery upgrades.
- Fast-paced environment where no two days are necessarily the same.
If you're an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for a new opportunity in the Doncaster area, we'd like to hear from you.
Maintenance Fitter in Doncaster employer: W Talent
W Talent is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a dynamic work culture and opportunities for professional growth within the property sector. With a focus on compliance and high standards, employees are empowered to make impactful decisions while enjoying the flexibility of a field-based role across the vibrant South Mids/North London region. The company fosters collaboration with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring a supportive environment where innovative solutions thrive.
