Maintenance Fitter

Role: Maintenance Fitter Location: Wellingborough Pay: £16.00 - £18.00 p/hour (DOE) Start Date: Immediate Contract: This is a permanent role subject to a successful 3-month temporary probation period We are recruiting a Maintenance Fitter to cover on-site maintenance for a materials manufacturer within the construction industry. This is a permanent, hands-on role based at a manufacturing site in Wellingborough. This position suits a mechanically biased maintenance professional who is comfortable working reactively on breakdowns and repairs. MIG welding experience is essential, and a basic understanding of pneumatic systems is required to support routine maintenance. Pay & Hours: Up to £18.00 p/hour, depending on experience Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 39-hour work week Permanent role (subject to successful 3-month probation period)Maintenance Fitter Duties: Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment Repairing and maintaining tools, workshop equipment, buildings, and site infrastructure MIG welding and general fabrication as part of maintenance and repair work Working on mechanical equipment including cranes, fork trucks, rotator wheels, and similar plant Undertaking statutory inspections and ensuring maintenance is recorded and planned Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to improve site efficiency Using electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems during fault-finding and repairs Attending health & safety meetings and ensuring all work meets safety standards Working outdoors as required, in all weather conditionsWhat We're Looking For: Strong mechanical maintenance background Proven MIG welding experience Experience working on plant equipment within a manufacturing or industrial environment Basic electrical knowledge for routine maintenance tasks Comfortable working in a reactive maintenance role Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently If you're interested in this Maintenance Fitter role and would like more information, please contact Brendan @ Prime Appointments or visit our website. #SUFFOLKTEMP