A career as a Maintenance Fitter may involve working across a broad range of companies within the manufacturing and production industry. Also known as a ‘Mechanical Fitter’ or ‘Mechanical Technician’, it is a physically demanding yet technical role that requires skill, knowledge and versatility to maintain, repair and find faults with machinery.
Salaries for Maintenance Fitters vary depending on experience and region. Greater London is the best paid region to work in within the UK. Job positions can come in the form of full-time, part-time, fixed contract and shift work depending on the company. Overtime work is also commonplace in this line of employment, providing opportunities for Maintenance Fitters to increase their income further.
Recruitment agencies typically advertise for positions requiring some level of previous experience within the sector through apprenticeships or another relevant training scheme. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is often required, as are skills such as welding and wiring. Companies employing Maintenance Fitters can vary from small enterprises to multi-national companies employing over 1,000 members of staff, often requiring successful candidates to work within a team of 20"30 fitters.