Night Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Ilkeston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Mechanical Fitter Fault-finding Heavy Plant Hydraulics Rotating Machinery PPM Breakdown response

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced Night Fitter to join our established [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] site at Ilkeston (Griffon Road). The role supports the ongoing maintenance and reliability of the site’s frag and associated heavy plant operations. Working the evening and night shift, you will play a critical role in ensuring plant uptime, responding to breakdowns efficiently, and carrying out planned preventative maintenance to minimise operational disruption during core production hours.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on frag plant and associated equipment
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime
  • Respond promptly to breakdowns during shift hours
  • Inspect plant and identify wear, damage, or potential failure points
  • Repair and replace components including bearings, shafts, conveyors, hydraulics, motors and drive systems
  • Support plant optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and job documentation
  • Identify critical spare parts requirements and communicate proactively
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping within maintenance areas

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Work strictly in accordance with site Health & Safety policies
  • Follow lock-out / tag-out procedures when working on machinery
  • Adhere to safe systems of work at all times
  • Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately
  • Support compliance with environmental permits and operational standards

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter within heavy industry, recycling, aggregates or manufacturing
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
  • Experience working on heavy plant and rotating machinery
  • Good working knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical drive systems
  • Ability to prioritise breakdown response in a production-critical environment
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently on nights

Desirable

  • Welding and fabrication experience
  • Experience within metal recycling or frag/shredder environments
  • Knowledge of structured PPM systems

Personal Attributes

  • Calm and methodical under pressure
  • Solutions-focused and proactive
  • Strong communication skills
  • Safety-first mindset
  • Reliable and punctual

What We Offer

  • £16.50 per hour
  • Time and a half paid after 40 hours per week
  • £20 night allowance per shift
  • Stable employment at an established [Employer hidden] site
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on critical plant within a high-throughput environment

If you are an experienced mechanical fitter who thrives in a fast-paced heavy industrial setting and can maintain plant reliability during night operations, we would welcome your application.

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