GMP Recruitment are proud to be in partnership with a long-established and reputable engineering firm based in the Birmingham area, specialising in high-performance industrial manufacturing. We are currently recruiting on their behalf for a Mechanical Fitter to join their Maintenance team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and provides the opportunity to work within a well-established engineering environment focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Our client operates a busy production facility with large-scale hydraulic press systems and a variety of heavy industrial equipment. They are seeking an experienced and proactive individual with solid mechanical and hydraulic knowledge to help maintain and improve machinery uptime and site-wide engineering support.

Mechanical Fitter Main Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for hydraulic press systems and associated machinery.
• Carry out both planned preventative maintenance and responsive repair work on critical equipment.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance press reliability and equipment performance.
• Maintain and monitor hydraulic systems, ensuring proper operation and timely servicing.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment, adhering to all health and safety protocols.
• Assist in the development of critical spares stock management for key equipment.
• Deliver maintenance support across other engineering systems and machinery on-site.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule work flexibly around operational requirements.
• Support and help train apprentices within the Maintenance team.
• Maintain high levels of health, safety, and housekeeping standards across the maintenance department.
• Ensure consistent availability and performance of hydraulic press systems to support production output.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
• Contribute to the upkeep and functionality of other machine tools and engineering equipment.

Mechanical Fitter required skills and experience:

• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic press systems and their operation.
• Time-served engineer with mechanical maintenance background (apprenticeship preferred).
• Demonstrable experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Flexible and proactive approach to shift patterns and production needs.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical faults efficiently.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a willingness to support and train junior staff.
• Understanding of critical spare parts management and system reliability improvements.

AN IMMEDIATE START IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.-