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Mechanical Fitter (Heavy Plant / Industrial Maintenance)

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We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a high-volume industrial recycling facility in Leeds.

This role is suited to a technically strong, hands-on engineer with a background in heavy plant, materials handling, or processing environments, capable of maintaining and improving mechanical reliability across site operations.

The Role

Reporting into site leadership, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems across both static and mobile plant. A key part of this role will involve developing and executing a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategy, minimising downtime, and supporting operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute and develop Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules across all mechanical assets
  • Perform advanced fault finding, root cause analysis (RCA), and implement permanent corrective actions
  • Maintain and repair conveyors, shredders, hydraulic systems, and associated heavy plant equipment
  • Strip, inspect, and rebuild mechanical components including bearings, gearboxes, shafts, and drive systems
  • Carry out on-site fabrication and welding (MIG/ARC) for repair and modification work
  • Oversee and coordinate third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with site safety and engineering standards
  • Support plant upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
  • Maintain detailed maintenance records and utilise CMMS or similar systems where applicable
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant reliability, uptime, and cost reduction
  • Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, permit systems, and safe systems of work

Candidate Profile:

  • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or a time-served apprenticeship
  • Demonstrable experience in heavy industrial, recycling, quarrying, or manufacturing environments
  • Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems including conveyors, shredders, hydraulics, and material handling equipment
  • Proven ability in fault diagnosis, breakdown response, and preventative maintenance planning
  • Competence in welding and fabrication (MIG + TIG)
  • Experience managing contractors and working within permit-to-work systems
  • Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance planning tools
  • Strong understanding of HSE regulations within an industrial setting

Benefits

  • From £43,000 basic salary
  • Pension scheme with life assurance
  • Annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
  • Health cash plan and wellbeing initiatives
  • 34.5 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Ongoing technical training and career progression
  • Secure on-site parking

This is a technically demanding role within a fast-paced processing environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of plant reliability and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

Major Recruitment Huddersfield 01484 437 818

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Depot Engineer

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Depot Engineer

East Midlands

£35,000 – £40,000 + Overtime.

Hamilton Woods is recruiting for a Depot Engineer to join a growing and well-established business operating within the powered access sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to work with modern equipment while benefiting from ongoing training and career development.

This role will be based from their regional depot in the East Midlands, carrying out inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a range of specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI), routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs.

  • Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

  • Attend customer sites to perform breakdown repairs and planned maintenance.

  • Complete service documentation and digital records accurately.

  • Manage workloads effectively and prioritise tasks to meet customer requirements.

  • Deliver a professional and customer-focused service at all times.

About You

  • Previous experience as a Mobile Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, or similar.

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills with hydraulics and electrical systems.

  • IPAF 3a/3b and CAP qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

  • Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

  • Salary of £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience.

  • Overtime opportunities.

  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Life insurance.

  • Health and wellbeing programme.

  • Ongoing training and development.

  • Clear opportunities for career progression.

If you are an experienced engineer looking to join a growing organisation that invests in its people and equipment, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV to Alice Wright – Senior Consultant at Hamilton Woods

Field Engineer

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Mobile Service Engineer

East Midlands

£35,000 – £45,000 + Overtime + Company Vehicle

Hamilton Woods is recruiting for a Mobile Service Engineer to join a growing and well-established business operating within the powered access sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to work with modern equipment while benefiting from ongoing training and career development.

This field-based role involves working both from a regional depot and at customer sites across the East Midlands, carrying out inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a range of specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI), routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs.

  • Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

  • Attend customer sites to perform breakdown repairs and planned maintenance.

  • Complete service documentation and digital records accurately.

  • Manage workloads effectively and prioritise tasks to meet customer requirements.

  • Deliver a professional and customer-focused service at all times.

About You

  • Previous experience as a Mobile Service Engineer, Plant Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, or similar.

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills with hydraulics and electrical systems.

  • IPAF 3a/3b and CAP qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

  • Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

  • Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience.

  • Overtime opportunities.

  • Company vehicle and fuel card.

  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Life insurance.

  • Health and wellbeing programme.

  • Ongoing training and development.

  • Clear opportunities for career progression.

If you are an experienced engineer looking to join a growing organisation that invests in its people and equipment, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV to Alice Wright – Senior Consultant at Hamilton Woods

Press Brake Setter Operator

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Press Brake Setter Operator
Bradford
£14-£15 per hour – Days

Are you a skilled Press Brake Setter Operator who can confidently read engineering drawings and deliver precision work every time? We’re looking for a talented Press Brake Setter Operator to join a well-established manufacturing team in Bradford.

If you’re a hands-on Press Brake Setter Operator who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys working with high-quality machinery, this could be the perfect next step for you.
The Role – Press Brake Setter Operator

As a Press Brake Setter Operator, you’ll be working with modern Bystronic press machines, playing a key role in producing high-quality components to exact specifications.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Setting and operating press brake machines efficiently
  • Managing your own workload as a skilled Press Brake Setter Operator
  • Loading and unloading materials safely
  • Working from detailed engineering drawings with precision
  • Identifying and reporting machine faults

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Press Brake Setter Operator (2+ years)
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • A quality-driven mindset and strong attention to detail
  • Confident communicator and team player

Hours & Pay:

  • Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm (could be some flexibility on start & finish time)
  • £14-£15 per hour (depending on experience)
  • 40 hours per week

Why join as a Press Brake Setter Operator?

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Stable weekday shifts – no weekends
  • Opportunity to develop your skills further
  • Supportive and experienced team environment

If you’re an experienced Press Brake Setter Operator ready for your next move, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV, or if you don’t have one ready, get in touch with Helen who’ll be happy to help. HMIND INDHM

Workshop Engineer

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Workshop Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Engineer to join a well established international engineering company, at their site based in Glasgow. You will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a wide range of rotating equipment within a busy workshop environment.

The Role:

  • Service, repair, and refurbish industrial pumps, electric motors, and gearboxes.
  • Carry out bearing replacements, mechanical repairs, and fault diagnosis.
  • Complete seal repairs and refurbishment work to a high standard.
  • Dismantle, inspect, and reassemble equipment in line with manufacturer specifications.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintain accurate service and repair records.

About You:

  • Previous experience working on pumps, motors, bearings, and mechanical equipment.
  • Knowledge of seal repairs and rotating equipment maintenance.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Relevant engineering qualification preferred.

Surface Grinder

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for a professional engineering organisation in the Darlaston area who are seeking and experienced Surface Grinder to join their busy engineering team.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • working within a high-pressure machining environment
  • meeting deadlines and using your initiative to overcome problems
  • resolving production issues
  • Under certain circumstances overtime and extra hours may be required to complete the task at hand and keep production flowing.
  • The key responsibilities include working with Jones & Shipman 540 1400 540X &1400X series surface grinders
  • working with Jones & Shipman 540 1400 540X &1400X series surface grinders.

Candidates welcone to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Experience on Jones & Shipman Format5 CNC surface grinders would be an advantage.
  • Applicants must be capable of reading engineering drawings, able to work on own initiative, and work as part of a team.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm.

Parking is available.

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business in relation to temporary or contract vacancies, as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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