Maintenance Fitter
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance Team who provide services to ensure consistent operation of all plant and machinery. The role will be based at our site on Stanley Way, Skelmersdale and is to start immediately.
Ideal candidate will be:
- Experienced in working within a fast paced, demanding manufacturing environment
- Experienced in developing winning teams
- Able to work effectively, both as part of a team and autonomously, consistently to high standards of accuracy and quality
- An effective communicator
- Qualified with a formal electrical qualification
- Qualified at HNC level or equivalent, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering discipline
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide mechanical and electrical cover to provide maintenance in line with production requirements.
- Ensure strict compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conduct maintenance on equipment and machinery in a safe manner, always adhering to Health and Safety legislation.
- Adhere to all safe systems of work, including isolation and lockout procedures.
- Trouble shoot and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with relevant Preventative Maintenance documentation.
- Housekeeping and maintaining this to the highest standard.
- Participate in developing the manufacturing units activities, e.g. working practices, equipment specifications, improvements in productivity and quality.
- Efficient in timely repair and re-instalment of equipment in breakdown situations
Pay & Benefits:
- Hourly rate of £15.67 plus shift allowance of 26.6%
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Life insurance 4x basic annual salary
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Access to lifestyle benefits website
- Access to well-being programmes
- Free parking on site
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Fitter roles across AIS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,779 - £31,779 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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