Mechanical Maintenance Fitter in Purfleet, Essex

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Location: Purfleet

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Mon-Fri 8 hrs per Day

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to carry out planned and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and keep our plant operating at peak performance.

What you'll do:

• Perform scheduled maintenance on heavy machinery and material handling systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Support major shutdowns and overhauls
• Ensure safety compliance and accurate maintenance records

What we're looking for:

• Strong mechanical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, drive systems)
• Ability to read technical drawings and use diagnostic tools
• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical or welding/fabrication disciplines
• Experience with preventative maintenance and fault finding
• Solid knowledge of safety procedures, including LOTOTO, confined space entry, and working at height
• Comfortable working in industrial environments

*Please note, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position*

To apply for this position, please call Stuart Hensman on +44 (0)2392 228231 or email your CV