Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer for a temp to perm position. This is an exciting opportunity to join a 24/7 mechanical maintenance team at a FMCG facility. Immediate starts available! As a Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer you will carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and infrastructure, performing planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime. Support production reliability, respond to breakdowns, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards.
Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer – Hours & Pay: 39 hrs/week: Monday –Thursday 7:30–16:00, Friday 7:30–15:30 (30-min lunch). Hourly rate standard: £19.10/hr, Mon–Fri OT (after 8 hrs): £28.65/hr, Saturday: first 4 hrs £28.65/hr, thereafter £38.20/hr, Sunday: £38.20/hr, Overtime optional
Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer – Key Duties:
* Mechanical maintenance, repairs, and improvements to production machinery.
* Planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
* Respond to breakdowns promptly.
* Work within a multi-skilled Engineering team.
Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer – Requirements:
* Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent qualifications.
* Minimum 3 years’ mechanical maintenance experience.
* Welding skills advantageous.
* FMCG/food production experience desirable but not essential
Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer – Benefits:
* Temp to perm role benefits once passed successful temp period.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
* On-site subsidised canteen.
This Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer position is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, operating as an employment business and acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and call Shelley in the office