Job title: Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Reference: E113871 Location: Leigh Duration : Permanent Start date: Asap On offer: Negotiable salary, 35 hour week Mechanical Maintenance Fitter required in Leigh, for a successful, medium sized company established for over 100 years. The role To carry out the most appropriate and effective repairs to mechanical plant in line with engineering standards and legislative requirements (ISO Standards etc.) To carry out test and inspection on mechanical plant in line with testing timetables. To maintain stock spares to the agreed levels to provide continuous running of all essential mechanical plant and equipment. To support the Planned Preventative Maintenance system, ensuring actions are completed in line with requirements. To assist in installation and maintenance of engineering projects Under the guidance of the Manufacturing Manager, contribute to engineering drawings and documentation. To assess the risks associated with all work carried out and take adequate precautions. To preserve product quality by considering the opportunities for product contamination and product failure; taking appropriate control measures to prevent defects occurring. To drive for a proactive maintenance system to decrease reactive maintenance downtime. Additional Responsibilities: To maintain a good standard of housekeeping within all working areas. To support process improvements and be receptive to change and develop working practices within the Engineering team. You will need the following skills and experience as the Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Minimum of HND/HNC in a relevant Engineering field with a Time served Apprenticeship. Experience in a fast-paced environment to challenging deadlines. Background in Manufacturing is essential. Experience of mechanical maintenance, preferably in a heavy engineering environment Experience of tooling and bench work Skills Strong MS Office, particularly Excel skills. Excellent problem solver. Can demonstrate the ability to prioritise, multitask whilst retaining attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to use AutoCAD is desirable. Self-motivated and flexible. You will work 2 rotating shifts 6/2 and 2/10 although on the Friday you'll do 6/11 or 11/4 so that you work a 35 hour week On offer: Salary based on experience 35 hour working week, 12:30 Friday finish Holidays 26 days bank holidays Pension Employer contributions 6% Life Insurance 3 x basic salary for employees under the age of 70 years Cycle scheme Occupational Health practitioner with access to physio Secure, onsite parking Workwear provided To apply for the role of Mechanical Maintenance Fitter please click apply now.