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 the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Ensure all machinery complies with company standards and safety regulations.Participate in progress meetings and provide clear written and verbal reports to line managers regarding hydraulic and mechanical maintenance activities.Support the ..... full job details .....