Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ DOE + Overtime
Job Type: Minimum 6 month contract (Discussion after)

Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and servicing of industrial equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team based in Swadlincote.

The Role
As a Mechanical Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and rebuilding specialist industrial processing machinery to OEM standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair industrial processing equipment.
• Dismantle, inspect and rebuild machinery to OEM specifications.
• Replace bearings, shafts, seals and rotating components.
• Carry out precision alignment and mechanical assembly.
• Diagnose mechanical failures, structural fatigue and component wear.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of refurbished equipment.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety whilst working in the workshop and on customer sites.

Applicants should have experience working on industrial processing equipment, ideally including:
Vibratory Equipment

• Vibratory screens
• Vibratory feeders
• Exciter units
• Eccentric drive systems

Magnetic Separation Equipment

• Eddy Current Separators (ECS)
• Permanent and Electromagnetic Overband Magnets
• Magnetic Head Pulleys
• Magnetic Drum Separators
• Suspension Magnets

Mechanical Skills
You should have experience with:

• Bearing replacement
• Mechanical rebuilds
• Shaft alignment
• Setting critical tolerances
• Rotor balancing
• Precision mechanical assembly

Applicants should be confident using precision measuring equipment, including:

• Micrometers
• Dial indicators
• Vernier calipers
• Precision measuring equipment

You'll be able to:

• Measure wear against OEM tolerances
• Identify bearing failures, fatigue cracking and corrosion
• Diagnose component failures
• Recommend appropriate repair methods

Technical ReportingThe successful candidate will be able to produce accurate:

• Inspection reports
• Condition assessments
• Failure analysis reports
• Repair recommendations
• Costed refurbishment reports

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• CSCS Card, CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent
• Experience testing electromagnetic coils
• Gauss testing of magnetic equipment
• Non-Destructive Testing (DPI or similar)
• Forklift, MEWP or Overhead Crane certification

Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ depending on experience.
Benefits include:

• Monday to Friday working (8:00am–4:30pm)
• Company pension
• Overtime opportunities
• Tools allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• PPE and specialist equipment provided

If you're an experienced Mechanical Service Technician or Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected engineering business, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today