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Maintenance Technician/ Mechanical Fitter

Chard, Somerset , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Maintenance Technician/ Mechanical Fitter

Are you a hands-on individual who loves tinkering with classic cars, bikes, or agricultural machinery?

Have you worked as a mechanic in a workshop or have experience mending tractors?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Maintenance Technician / Mechanical Fitter

Key Responsibilities:

Perform mechanical maintenance on large production machines.
Respond to and repair mechanical breakdowns swiftly.
Utilize problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and prevent recurrence.
Conduct planned refurbishments of production machinery once trained.
Conduct checks and thermal inspections on production equipment.
Execute Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and address reactive maintenance needs.
Ensure all tasks are completed safely, adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
Accurately complete all engineering documentation required.
Manufacture spare parts (simple brackets, guards, and fixtures) using lathes or milling machines as needed.The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A strong background in mechanical maintenance, ideally from a workshop or agricultural setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure.
An engineering qualification (NVQ level or above, ideally with an apprenticeship).
Good knowledge of mechanical/maintenance engineering practices.
A welding certificate (preferred but not essential).
A self-starter who enjoys the challenges presented by complex machinery.
A bright, technically sound individual with a commercial mindset.
Enthusiastic, innovative, and open to embracing change and improvements.Salary: £14.50 - £15.00/hour + Shift Pay (£1.97/hr for shifts between 6pm-7am)
Shift Pattern:

Week 1: 6am-2pm
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 1pm-10pm; Friday 1pm-5pm
Benefits: 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, NHS Top-Up Scheme
Location: South Chard, South SomersetIf you're looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment and have a passion for machinery, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of a leading manufacturer in the industry

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-184497
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 1

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