Job Description
A leading industrial engineering company is looking for an experienced Qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong hydraulic and mechanical maintenance experience on mobile and stationary equipment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, preventative and breakdown maintenance, component replacement, and ensuring optimal equipment reliability in a demanding industrial environment.
Responsibilities:
Perform hydraulic and mechanical fault finding on mobile and stationary equipment.
Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance.
Remove, replace and repair major mechanical and hydraulic components.
Replace hydraulic hoses, fittings, seals, valves, cylinders, alternators and starter motors.
Replace blades and maintain blade clearances on mobile shear machines.
Conduct routine equipment inspections and quality checks.
Grease equipment and maintain oil levels across machinery.
Record and manage stock levels of frequently used oils, hydraulic components and spare parts.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective maintenance.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company procedures.
Requirements:
Red Seal Mechanical Fitter qualification.
Minimum of 5 years' post-trade experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
Experience maintaining both stationary plant and earthmoving equipment.
Strong hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding skills.
Valid Code 8 driver's licence and own reliable transport.
Basic computer literacy with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Benefits
Salary: negotiable.
Closing Date 31 August 2026