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Northfleet

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GBP 40,000 - 45,000

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4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Fitter to lead maintenance operations at their Northfleet site. This role involves overseeing a small team, managing contractors, and ensuring all mechanical systems are running smoothly. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical fitting, strong fault-finding skills, and a solid understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading manufacturer in the building products sector and make a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Benefits

4% Company Bonus
KPI Bonus Scheme
Gym Membership
Long Service Awards
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Company Product Discounts

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years experience as a Mechanical Fitter is required.
  • Supervisory experience is a plus, along with NEBOSH certification.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a team of 2 mechanical fitters and manage contractors.
  • Conduct mechanical fault-finding and ensure maintenance plans are updated.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding
Supervisory experience
Hydraulic knowledge
Pneumatic knowledge
Time management
Problem solving
Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship
NEBOSH certificate

Job description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Fitter
Northfleet, Kent
£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus Schemes
Monday to Friday (Days) 7am-4pm

Benefits:
- 4% Company Bonus
- KPI Bonus Scheme
- Gym Membership
- Long Service Awards
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company Product Discounts

Our client is a leading global manufacturer in the building products manufacturing industry. They are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Fitter to oversee all maintenance activities on site.

Role & Responsibilities:
  1. Overseeing a team of 2 mechanical fitters
  2. Managing contractors
  3. Mechanical fault-finding and repairs
  4. Ensure all maintenance plans and documentation are up to date
  5. Ensure health & Safety standards are met at all times
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  1. Must have at least 3 years experience as a Mechanical Fitter
  2. Supervisory experience is beneficial
  3. NEBOSH certificate would be beneficial but can be obtained on the job
  4. Engineering apprenticeship or similar engineering qualification
  5. Knowledge of maintenance scheduling
  6. Strong mechanical fault finding & servicing skills
  7. Good hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge
  8. Good time management, problem solving skills and attention to detail

If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply' or contact Jacob at Hunter Selection for more information.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: 0
Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Bonus, Gym, 33 Days Holiday
Location: Northfleet, Kent

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