Posted on March 17th, 2026
Brightwork's client is currently recruiting a Maintenance Fitter who will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide variety of plant machinery with a focus on reactive and planned preventive maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Perform reactive maintenance to ensure machinery operates at optimal performance levels.
- Overhaul, adapt, and carry out improvements on existing machinery
- Replace bearings, inspect compressors, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, pipework, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding tasks.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the plant and suggest new methods and procedures.
- Complete all documentation to a high standard.
- Carry out basic facility and site service maintenance as needed.
Qualifications
- Mechanical or Electrical background with Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Mechanical experience, preferably in hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and general plant machinery.
- Electrical plant knowledge
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- A flexible, team-oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to different tasks and shifts as required.
- Knowledge in continuous improvement and new working methods.
Monday to Friday
44 hours per week
Day shift week 1, night shift week 2 .
If you are interested in this role, please send your most recent CV and salary expectations to the address supplied.
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