Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Job Title:Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Salary: Starting from £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Company: HQW Aerospace (UK) Ltd

Join our team at a leading UK-based aerospace super precision business with a rich 75-year history, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialise in designing and manufacturing super precision, integrated bearing solutions for the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

Job Purpose:

We are recruiting an experience Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical) to work within a large Manufacturing business. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with a dynamic approach to their role and able to work as part of an established team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preventative maintenance on machines and equipment as well as responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant; involvement with new design, installation and movements of existing machines; overhaul and repair of machines and equipment. Ensuring machines and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.

Key Role Requirements:

• Support all areas of the site including plant, machines, equipment and services to ensure continuous operation
• Repair and servicing of mechanical systems including retrofit and upgrade
• Servicing technologies to ensure safe operation and fitness for purpose
• Rebuilding equipment, machines and systems as part of continuous development
• Breakdown management and recovery
• Technology and equipment relocation. installation and commissioning
• Working collaboratively with other teams on projects related to the job function
• Assist with mechanical design and fabrication of plant machinery and test equipment
• Carry out related duties as required by department supervision

Interactions:

• Production Managers
• Engineering Team

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience with manufacturing technologies, machines (including CNC processes) chemical plants, site and facilities management
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Understanding and interact with basic computer driven software packages and re-porting systems
• Positive attitude, team player and good communication skills
• Previous experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing, sharing information with confidence, enthusiasm and with an impact that promotes understanding

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• Benefits Platform including discounts at over 100 retailers
• Training
• Pension

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Service Technician, Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fabricator, Mechanical Engineer, Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Technician, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Repairs Engineer may also be considered for this role.