https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-fitter-nicholas-associates--516d9f0e-c96f-4506-899b-4cce7d31504c RSS feed for Mechanical Fitter at Nicholas Associates. en-gb Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:10:34 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-fitter-nicholas-associates--516d9f0e-c96f-4506-899b-4cce7d31504c https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-fitter-nicholas-associates--516d9f0e-c96f-4506-899b-4cce7d31504c Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:52:40 GMT Location: Southampton | Salary: 47000.00-47000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Position: Mechanical FitterLocation: SouthamptonSalary: 47-50K DOEWorking Hours: 43.75 hours per week, 07:45 - 17:00, Monday to FridayAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Fitter with a strong background in hydraulics, plant machinery, and mechanical systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of our heavy mobile plant and equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, balers, and other machinery essential to the metal recycling industry.Key ResponsibilitiesDiagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hydraulic and mechanical breakdowns on heavy plant equipment to minimise downtime.Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on hydraulic systems, plant machinery, and mechanical assemblies, ensuring all assets operate at peak efficiency.Strip down, inspect, repair, and rebuild hydraulic and mechanical components, including pumps, cylinders, valves, and drive systems.Maintain and service diesel engines and associated mechanical systems on plant equipment.Interpret and work from technical drawings and hydraulic schematics to carry out repairs and modifications.Keep detailed maintenance records for all plant and hydraulic equipment using t... Permanent