Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
£23,000 - £38,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills you'll need. Useful subjects include:
You may need:
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
You could do an Engineering Fitter Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, or a Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could start as an engineering operative or trainee craftsperson and do training on the job to become a fitter.
You can apply directly for maintenance fitter jobs if you've got a qualifications and experience in maintenance, such as:
You can find more about careers in engineering from the ECITB and Tomorrow's Engineers.
As a maintenance fitter, you could:
You could work in a factory or at a client's business.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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