Mechanical Fitter
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Knaresborough, Yorkshire, HG5 0SD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP224450CT1757-MF1-04022026 |
Summary
Mechanical Fitter needed in Knaresborough, £25ph PAYE - Reference: MF1
- Rectify problems on mechanical assets such as conveyor belts, pumps, gearboxes, valves and cranes
- Carry out Fabrication work and general workshop duties.
- Be responsible for PPM and Reactive maintenance work, ensuring the highest standards are set and maintained.
- Assist with and actively participate in planned outages.
- Operate Workshop machinery, fabrication, and refurbishment.
- Communicate problems and concerns promptly through line management ensuring quick resolution.
- Assist in delivering Maintenance Team KPIs.
- Effectively use the site CMMS system.
- Participate in team briefings and toolbox talks.
- Ensure full compliance with appropriate
- Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
- Work safely and efficiently to the site safety rules, under a safe system of work.
This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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