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Maintenance Fitter
Mechanical bias
Machine service and maintenance
Cullompton
Days Shift, Mon - Fri
£22 p/h (£45,760)
 
Are you an Experienced Maintenance Fitter with an agricultural or heavy engineering background who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty? If yes, read on….
 
My client is a small family-run agricultural business who are known in the commercial growing industry. They are currently looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Fitter to maintain and service their machines and keep the factory, workshop and packing room running smoothly.
 
The Role - Maintenance Fitter
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment 
  such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems, and conveyors
- Perform scheduled servicing and preventive maintenance to avoid breakdowns and 
  prolong the lifespan of the equipment
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs 
- Troubleshoot issues with engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, and replace 
  defective parts as necessary
- Ensure that machinery is used correctly and safely by all operators
- Fabricate or modify parts and equipment using welding, cutting, and machining 
  tools
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts 
  used
- Follow and develop TPM/PPM schedules for all equipment
- Work closely with farm managers and other staff to coordinate maintenance 
  activities and minimise downtime
- Daily meetings to align on the duties for the day ahead
 
Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Maintenance Fitter
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter with a mechanical bias
- Has previous hands-on experience with chains, bearings and conveyors
- Experienced in repairing, servicing or maintaining agricultural/plant/manufacturing or 
  industrial machinery
- Experience as an Agricultural Engineer would be advantageous 
- Strong background in PPM schedules and developing them
- Qualifications within maintenance and engineering is desirable 
- Good communication skills both written and verbal

The Package - Maintenance Fitter
- Salary up to £45,760 per annum
- 40 hr working week with frequent overtime available
- Use of company van
- Holiday package
- Pension

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Interested? 

To apply for the Maintenance Fitter position, here are your two options:
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