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Maintenance Fitter

Location: York (YO32)
Hours: Day Shift (07:30 – 16:15) – Flexibility for weekend overtime and potential shift work
Pay Rate: £15.83 per hour, rising to £18.88 after 12 weeks
Contract: Ongoing Temporary

About the Role:

We’re currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join a busy manufacturing team on an ongoing temporary basis. Working on a day shift with flexibility to move onto shifts where required, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a wide range of machinery across the site.

With over 60 years of industry experience, our client is a market leader in modular building and temporary accommodation solutions. They design, manufacture, and deliver high-quality, sustainable buildings for offices, classrooms, healthcare facilities, housing, and more. Known for their innovation and reliability, they continue to set the standard in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

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Carry out repairs and maintenance on machinery, including overhead cranes and CNC wood machines.

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Undertake bearing changes, work with pneumatics and hydraulics, and perform fault finding on PLC-controlled systems.

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Ensure all work meets safety and electrical compliance standards – knowing when to escalate to a qualified electrician.

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Use a range of hand tools and maintenance equipment effectively.

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Perform servicing, breakdown repairs, and general maintenance across diverse plant equipment.

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Complete all required computer-based tasks, including use of Microsoft Excel and other MS programs.

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Work within an Automated Maintenance Management System (AMMS) – receiving jobs via tablet, completing dynamic risk assessments, job reports, and follow-on actions.

Person Specification:

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Level 3 qualification in Maintenance Fitting or equivalent.

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Proven experience maintaining overhead cranes and manufacturing machinery.

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Confident with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

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Comfortable using computer-based maintenance systems and completing reports electronically.

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Flexible, proactive, and willing to support the team across a variety of maintenance tasks.

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Able to work day shifts with the flexibility to work overtime and move onto shifts when required.

What’s on Offer:

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Competitive hourly rate starting at £15.83, rising to £18.88 after 12 weeks.

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Consistent, ongoing work with a reputable employer.

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Opportunity to work on a variety of machinery and broaden your technical skills.

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Supportive team environment and long-term potential.

Interested?
Apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Jess at Cubed Talent for more information