Mechanical Fitter

Company: SL Engineering Consultancy
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Location: Doncaster
Job Description:

Job Title: Maintenance Shift Fitter

Location: Doncaster, UK
Salary: Circa £45,000+ per annum
Hours: Full-Time | 42 hours/week (12-hour rotating day & night shifts)

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Shift Fitter to join our client’s Doncaster site. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of all plant equipment through effective maintenance, repair, and installation work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical skills and a hands-on approach to engineering within a process or manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct day-to-day maintenance of all plant equipment and machinery.

  • Carry out risk assessments before starting any maintenance task.

  • Install, maintain, and commission new and existing equipment without disrupting production.

  • Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance in line with the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule.

  • Diagnose faults and proactively resolve mechanical issues to reduce downtime.

Candidate Requirements

  • Time-served apprenticeship or a recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

  • Strong fabrication and mechanical fitting skills are essential.

  • Experience in refrigeration systems is advantageous.

  • Previous experience in a factory, process, or production environment is required.

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary starting at £45,000+ per annum

  • Shift-based work with structured hours and overtime opportunities

  • Stable, full-time permanent employment in a well-established company

  • Training and development within a supportive engineering team

  • Exposure to a broad range of mechanical and process equipment

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Posted: June 1st, 2026