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Maintenance Fitter Jobs in Kingston Upon Thames

Maintenance Fitter

A Maintenance Fitter plays an invaluable role in maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment to ensure optimal function. As a Maintenance Fitter, they would undertake tasks such as inspecting machinery, identifying and rectifying faults, and performing preventative maintenance.

Skills required to work as a Maintenance Fitter include strong technical knowledge, the ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams, and a good understanding of health and safety regulations. Typically, a formal apprenticeship or vocational qualification in mechanical engineering is required.

When hiring a Maintenance Fitter, companies often value candidates with proven experience in a similar role within the engineering sector. Demonstrated maintenance ability, troubleshooting skills, and a record of minimising machine downtime are particularly desirable for a Maintenance Fitter role.

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Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Upon Thames is a historic old town with a population of around 173,000. It’s home to England’s oldest Royal Botanic gardens and has a strong dining scene, with a host of restaurants including the finest Michelin-starred eateries in London. As well as green spaces and plenty of picturesque sights, there’s also excellent nightlife.

Kingston Upon Thames is just 30 minutes from London. The borough has a wide range of public transport links, including National Rail, London Underground, London Overground and a major bus station. You can quickly reach Kingston from London by train or bus, while there are also regular Thames Clipper commuter services to central London via the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.​

In recent years, there has been an increased focus on engineering in Kingston Upon Thames. The city has always had a large manufacturing base, though in recent years the service industry has grown significantly.

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