Maintenance Fitter

Maintenance Fitter

Mechanical bias

Machine service and maintenance

Cullompton

Days Shift, Mon - Fri

£22 p/h (£45,760)

 

Are you an Experienced Maintenance Fitter with an agricultural or heavy engineering background who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty? If yes, read on….

 

My client is a small family-run agricultural business who are known in the commercial growing industry.

They are currently looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Fitter to maintain and service their machines and keep the factory, workshop and packing room running smoothly.

 

The Role - Maintenance Fitter

- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment 

  such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems, and conveyors

- Perform scheduled servicing and preventive maintenance to avoid breakdowns and 

  prolong the lifespan of the equipment

- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs 

- Troubleshoot issues with engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and replace 

  defective parts as necessary

- Ensure that machinery is used correctly and safely by all operators

- Fabricate or modify parts and equipment using welding, cutting, and machining 

  tools

- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts 

  used

- Follow and develop TPM/PPM schedules for all equipment

- Work closely with farm managers and other staff to coordinate maintenance 

  activities and minimise downtime

- Daily meetings to align on the duties for the day ahead

 

Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Maintenance Fitter

- Previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter with a mechanical bias

- Has previous hands-on experience with chains, bearings and conveyors

- Experienced in repairing, servicing or maintaining agricultural/plant/manufacturing or 

  industrial machinery

- Experience as an Agricultural Engineer would be advantageous 

- Strong background in PPM schedules and developing them

- Qualifications within maintenance and engineering is desirable 

- Good communication skills both written and verbal

 

The Package - Maintenance Fitter

- Salary up to £45,760 per annum

- 40 hr working week with frequent overtime available

- Use of company van

- Holiday package

- Pension

 

About Precision People

 

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries.

With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

 

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role.

With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidate's expectations.

 

Interested? 

 

To apply for the Maintenance Fitter position, here are your two options:

1.

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience.

Ask for Mollie Todd on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30 am - 5.30 pm.

2.

"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

 

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