Mechanical Fitter

Company: Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

About this position:

We are seeking an experiencedMechanical Fitterto support the maintenance, repair, and installation of automated machinery within a busy automotive manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations on production machinery.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
  • Replace and align mechanical components including bearings, gearboxes, motors, and conveyors.
  • Support machinery upgrades and commissioning activities.
  • Work safely in line with site procedures.

Experience Required:

  • Mechanical fitting experience within automotive or manufacturing.
  • Strong fault-finding skills on industrial machinery.
  • Experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings.
  • Relevant mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) preferred

Posted: July 21st, 2026