Mechanical Fitter in Wakefield - Futures

Our client, a well known manufacturing business is currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment, carrying out maintenance, repairs, installations, and continuous improvement activities to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical maintenance background within manufacturing, production, or industrial environments and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing machinery and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Strip, repair, overhaul, and rebuild mechanical components including gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, bearings, and motors.
• Install, align, and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Conduct reactive maintenance in response to equipment breakdowns.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Work closely with production teams to maintain operational performance.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately using maintenance management systems where applicable.
• Assist with shutdowns, machine upgrades, and project work as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, or similar role.
• Background working within manufacturing, production, FMCG, heavy industry, food manufacturing, automotive, packaging, or industrial environments.
• Experience carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to fault-find and diagnose mechanical issues efficiently.
• Competent in using workshop tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving mechanical problems and takes pride in keeping production running efficiently. You'll have experience working within a manufacturing environment, be safety-conscious, and possess a hands-on approach to maintenance and equipment reliability. If you're looking to join a business that values technical expertise and offers long-term career progression, we'd like to hear from you.