Dual-Skilled Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)Location: St NeotsContract Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Up to £49,500 + OvertimeHigh-Paying Maintenance Role with a Brilliant Shift Pattern – 6 Days Off Every 10! Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a role that offers excellent pay, varied work, and a shift pattern that gives you 6 days off in every 10?We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturer in St Neots for a Dual-Skilled Maintenance Fitter to join their skilled and supportive maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, mechanically strong engineer who enjoys fault-finding, keeping production moving, and working with a wide range of equipment.What You’ll Be Doing:

Mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs across factory equipment
Supporting production teams with setups and equipment optimisation
Rapid response to breakdowns to keep operations running smoothly
Preventive maintenance (PPM) and ongoing reliability improvements
Fabrication and installation of machinery when required
Working safely and contributing to a strong safety culture
First-line response for site services (boilers, chillers, air compressors)

What You’ll Need:

Recognised mechanical apprenticeship (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
Experience maintaining production equipment in a fast-paced setting
Solid fault-finding skills with a hands-on, proactive approach
Machining and/or welding experience
Ideally dual-skilled with some electrical knowledge
Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance logging systems
ONC/HNC or equivalent is a bonus
Reliable, team-focused, and safety-conscious attitude

What You’ll Get in Return:

£49,500 base salary + regular overtime
Fantastic 10-day shift cycle: 2 days on (06:00–18:00), 2 nights on (18:00–06:00), 6 days off
Holidays built into the shift pattern – no need to burn annual leave to get extended breaks
Annual Tool Allowance
Company Pension & Sick Pay Schemes
Free onsite parking
Supportive team and long-term job security

Shift Pattern:

2 Days (06:00 – 18:00)
2 Nights (18:00 – 06:00)
6 Days Off(Repeat every 10 days – holidays included in rotation)

This is an ideal role for someone who wants high earnings, long rest periods, and a varied, hands-on engineering role in a successful business.Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

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