Mechanical Fitter

Pertemps West Bromwich are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established and reputable manufacturing business based in Oldbury. This is a hands-on role suited to a skilled mechanical engineer who can work independently and provide effective maintenance support across a busy industrial site.

Role Overview
You will be responsible for providing a safe, proactive and cost-effective mechanical maintenance service across the site, ensuring equipment runs efficiently and downtime is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance safely and in line with company standards.
• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Install and commission mechanical equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment including pumps, valves and gearboxes.
• Support contractors working on site when required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills and Experience Required

• Mechanical qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) with completed apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial or heavy plant equipment.
• Ability to repair pumps, valves and gearboxes.
• Pipefitting and welding experience preferred.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of maintenance tasks.

Working Hours & Pay
Monday to Thursday: 7:45am - 4:00pm, 15:30 finish on Friday (37 hours)

£17.97 per hour

This position offers great opportunities for career advancement within the company after a successful trial period.

Please email your CV to laoura.basterfield@pertemps.co.uk