Location: Smithfield | Permanent Full-Time | Workshop-BasedWe are currently seeking an experienced Workshop Fitter / Machinist to join an established industrial organisation based in Smithfield, specialising in the manufacture, repair and overhaul of mechanical components and equipment.This is a hands‐on workshop role suited to a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter Machinist or Mechanical Technician who has experience working with production machinery, fixed plant and industrial equipment.The successful candidate will be mechanically minded, comfortable working with machinery and assemblies, and capable of carrying out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, remedial works, assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment.About the RoleWorking within a busy workshop and production environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, assembling and modifying mechanical equipment and fixed plant.The role will involve:Assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment, machinery and componentsPlanned and preventative maintenance of fixed plant and production machineryCarrying out reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs as requiredFault finding, diagnostics and remedial mechanical worksWorking on press brakes, CNC machinery, conveyors and other production equipmentMaintenance and repair of mechanical drive systems, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, couplings and associated componentsInspecting machinery and identifying worn, damaged or failed componentsReplacing, repairing and modifying mechanical componentsReading and interpreting mechanical drawings, engineering drawings and technical documentationUsing hand tools, power tools and workshop machinerySupporting machining, fitting and fabrication activities where requiredSetting up, aligning and fitting mechanical components and assembliesTesting machinery and equipment following maintenance or repairMaintaining accurate maintenance and repair documentationWorking safely and efficiently within a production and workshop environmentResponding to reactive maintenance requirements to minimise production downtimeWorkshop Fitter / Machinist – Production & Fixed PlantLocation: Smithfield | Permanent Full-Time | Workshop-BasedWe are currently seeking an experienced Workshop Fitter / Machinist to join an established industrial organisation based in Smithfield, specialising in the manufacture,



repair and overhaul of mechanical components and equipment.This is a hands‐on workshop role suited to a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter Machinist or Mechanical Technician who has experience working with production machinery, fixed plant and industrial equipment.The successful candidate will be mechanically minded, comfortable working with machinery and assemblies, and capable of carrying out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, remedial works, assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment.About the RoleWorking within a busy workshop and production environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, assembling and modifying mechanical equipment and fixed plant.The role will involve:Assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment, machinery and componentsPlanned and preventative maintenance of fixed plant and production machineryCarrying out reactive maintenance and breakdown repairs as requiredFault finding, diagnostics and remedial mechanical worksWorking on press brakes, CNC machinery, conveyors and other production equipmentMaintenance and repair of mechanical drive systems, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, couplings and associated componentsInspecting machinery and identifying worn, damaged or failed componentsReplacing, repairing and modifying mechanical componentsReading and interpreting mechanical drawings, engineering drawings and technical documentationUsing hand tools, power tools and workshop machinerySupporting machining, fitting and fabrication activities where requiredSetting up, aligning and fitting mechanical components and assembliesTesting machinery and equipment following maintenance or repairMaintaining accurate maintenance and repair documentationWorking safely and efficiently within a production and workshop environmentResponding to reactive maintenance requirements to minimise production downtimeWhat Experience Are We Looking For?
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in manufacturing, production,



industrial maintenance or fixed-plant environments.Your background may include experience working with:CNC machineryPress brakesConveyors and conveyor systemsProduction lines and automated machineryFixed plant and industrial equipmentGearboxes, motors, drives and mechanical transmission systemsBearings, shafts, couplings and mechanical assembliesHydraulic and pneumatic equipmentWorkshop machinery and associated production equipmentYou may currently be working as a:Mechanical FitterFitter MachinistMaintenance FitterMechanical TechnicianIndustrial FitterPlant Maintenance FitterWorkshop FitterFitter & TurnerMechanical TradespersonThe key requirement is strong practical mechanical experience within a production, manufacturing or industrial workshop environment, with the ability to diagnose issues, carry out maintenance and complete mechanical repairs safely and effectively.Essential Skills & ExperienceMechanical trade qualification such as Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalentDemonstrated experience maintaining production machinery or fixed plantExperience with mechanical assembly and disassemblyAbility to read and interpret mechanical and engineering drawingsStrong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skillsExperience carrying out preventative and reactive maintenanceAbility to conduct remedial repairs and component replacementConfident using hand and power toolsStrong understanding of mechanical principlesAbility to work independently and as part of a workshop/maintenance teamStrong commitment to safety, quality and minimising equipment downtimeForklift and overhead crane experience would be highly regarded.What's on Offer?
Permanent full-time positionStable industrial workshop environmentCompetitive hourly rate based on experienceOngoing training and developmentOpportunity to work across a diverse range of production machinery and fixed plantLong-term career developmentVariety of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance workIf you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter or Fitter Machinist with a background in production machinery, CNC equipment, press brakes, conveyors or fixed industrial plant, this is an excellent opportunity to utilise your mechanical skills in a wide-ranging workshop environment.
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