Maintenance fitter | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.

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  • Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.  
  • Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.  
  • Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.  
  • Examine and test machinery,
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Maintenance fitters typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Maintenance fitter you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    34,759 GBP *
    per year
    16,000 GBP
    35,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Maintenance fitter

    Big gender gap
    • 35,132 GBP
    • 26,438 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Maintenance fitter
    Average salary for full-time Maintenance fitter

    Showing:
    Part-time Full-time
    • 16,459 GBP
    • 12,067 GBP
    • 17,006 GBP
    • 34,759 GBP
    • 26,438 GBP
    • 35,132 GBP
    Salary over time for Maintenance fitter

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 30,500 GBP
    • 30,885 GBP
    • 32,192 GBP
    • 32,147 GBP
    • 33,843 GBP
    • 34,940 GBP
    • 34,759 GBP
    • 33,846 GBP
    • 35,819 GBP
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    Future outlook for Maintenance fitters

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    Very good outlook
    316 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Balanced outlook
    52% chance of automation in the future

    Maintenance fitter - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Maintenance fitter and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 51% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 28% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 19% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You could take a college course to learn some of the skills you'll need. Useful subjects include:

    • Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
    • Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology
    • Level 3 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Maintenance fitter

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Maintenance fitter.
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
    Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Maintenance fitter. Check that you know:
    1
    Computer aided design CAD software
    2
    Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
    3
    Facilities management software Facility energy management software
    4
    Industrial control software Building automation software
    5
    Word processing software Atlas Construction Business Forms; Microsoft Word
    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Maintenance fitter interview

    Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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