Maintenance Fitter / Engineer

RTU Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Fitter to ensure the efficient operation and safety of all equipment on-site. Candidates should have at least 3 years of plant maintenance experience in a heavy industry context and be capable of managing maintenance schedules while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A hands-on approach, preferably with welding skills, is required. This role offers a practical opportunity to maintain a secure and tidy work environment within the maintenance department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in plant maintenance with a heavy industry background.
• Hands-on approach and capable of resolving mechanical issues.
• Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for corrective and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Manage maintenance contractors to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain planned maintenance schedules and keep records.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical downtime issues

Welding experience

Maintenance task planning

Experience with electrical diagnostics

Job description

RTU Ltd is a local company with a family ethos at its very core. Over the last 30 years we have recruited top quality employees to give our company a competitive strength in a market where a firm foundation is key.

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Fitter to join our team to operate a planned, preventative and safe maintenance service on all equipment on our site.

Role

• Responsible for corrective, planned and preventative maintenance tasks of production plant to minimize downtime.
• Carry out predictive maintenance tasks and report on findings.
• Maintain and implement planned maintenance schedules and routines for all equipment.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is operationally safe and complies with the relevant legislation.
• Ordering plant parts as and when required.
• Manage maintenance Contractors onsite, to ensure they comply with Health & Safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a tidy and secure work environment.
• Provide regular information to assist management with decision‑making.
• Maintain files and administration as required, to comply with office processes and procedures.
• Ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the maintenance department.

Person

• Minimum 3 years experience in plant maintenance preferably with a heavy industry/engineering background.
• Hands on approach preferably with welding experience.
• Capable of troubleshooting mechanical downtime issues & resolving to root cause.
• Experience of a wide range of production plant.
• Experience in maintenance task planning, scheduling and recording.
• Experience in electrical diagnostics/installs desirable.
• Flexible attitude to work and be adaptable enough to respond to changing circumstances and business requirements.
• Willing to undertake such professional, organisational and administration duties in the most efficient and cost‑effective way as required within the maintenance department.
• Capable of undertaking and/or assisting with mechanical tasks.