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Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
As a maintenance fitter, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory or at a client's business.
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:
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.
You could do further training while you work to become an engineering technician or site supervisor.
Courses that could help you progress include:Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Engineering Maintenance; Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems - Mechanical Fitting; Level 3 Combined Diploma in Process Engineering Maintenance