Mechanical Fitter at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A leading industrial engineering company is looking for an experienced Qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong hydraulic and mechanical maintenance experience on mobile and stationary equipment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for fault finding, preventative and breakdown maintenance, component replacement, and ensuring optimal equipment reliability in a demanding industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hydraulic and mechanical fault finding on mobile and stationary equipment.
• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Remove, replace and repair major mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Replace hydraulic hoses, fittings, seals, valves, cylinders, alternators and starter motors.
• Replace blades and maintain blade clearances on mobile shear machines.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and quality checks.
• Grease equipment and maintain oil levels across machinery.
• Record and manage stock levels of frequently used oils, hydraulic components and spare parts.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective maintenance.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with company procedures.

Requirements:

• Red Seal Mechanical Fitter qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-trade experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Experience maintaining both stationary plant and earthmoving equipment.
• Strong hydraulic and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Closing Date 31 August 2026