Details:
- Salary: £52,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Matlock
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Maintenance Fitter
Salary: £52,000 per annum including shift allowance + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for your next long-term opportunity within a successful and growing manufacturing business?
Do you want to join a company that values safety, invests in its people, and offers excellent earning potential, benefits, and genuine career progression opportunities?
If so, we want to hear from you.
Due to continued growth and investment, our client is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join their established engineering and maintenance team within a heavy manufacturing environment.
The Role:
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring plant machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, installation work, and continuous improvement activities across site.
This is a hands-on role suited to a mechanically skilled engineer who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and takes pride in maintaining high engineering and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance across a range of plant and machinery
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency
Perform installation, repair, and general maintenance work on manufacturing equipment
Complete Task Specific Risk Assessments and follow all Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensure all equipment is isolated and safe before maintenance work begins
Report equipment defects, safety concerns, and reliability issues promptly
Maintain high housekeeping standards within workshop and maintenance areas
Ensure all guards and safety devices are correctly refitted following maintenance activities
Correctly manage and book out spare parts and materials from stores
Operate company equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly
Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Energy policies
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support operational performance
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience working within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
A recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills on industrial machinery and plant equipment
A strong understanding of health and safety within engineering environments
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A reliable and proactive approach with strong attention to detail
The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary of £52,000 including shift allowance
10% annual bonus
Additional Health & Safety bonus scheme
Quarterly bonus reviews
Generous 10% pension contribution
Free life insurance
Excellent shift pattern offering strong work-life balance
Genuine career progression and development opportunities
Long-term stability within a well-established manufacturing business
Shift Pattern:
2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Days Off
Excellent rotation structure providing extended rest periods
After rotation of 7 leads to 18 consecutive days off
This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering excellent earning potential and long-term career stability within a highly successful operation