Mechanical Fitter / Engineer

Mechanically Biased Maintenance Fitter / Engineer – WakefieldElevation Recruitment Group is recruiting a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Fitter / Engineer for a manufacturing business in Wakefield. This role is for someone with strong mechanical skills who can take ownership of machinery maintenance and repairs.

Key Benefits

• Salary from 39,182 per year with shift allowance up to 44,768

• Rotating shifts including early, late, night, and one in three Sundays

• Work in a structured environment with clear maintenance processes

• Use and develop mechanical and engineering expertise

The RoleAs a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Fitter / Engineer you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults

• Respond to breakdowns and reduce downtime

• Keep accurate maintenance and performance records

• Work with production teams to improve equipment reliability

• Support continuous improvement in maintenance practices

The PersonThe ideal Maintenance Fitter / Engineer will have:

• NVQ Level 2 or above in maintenance or engineering

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Fitter Engineer role

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge

• Experience using diagnostic tools and equipment

• Reliable, proactive, and a good team player

• Flexibility to work rotating shifts including Sundays

About ElevationElevation Recruitment Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy that helps people build long-term, successful careers. We work across a wide range of industries and disciplines with a focus on making recruitment feel more human, more honest and more effective. We are specialists in every function and experts in every hire. Check out our website to find out more.