- 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,
Maintenance fitter | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
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:
| Average salary |
| 34,759 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Maintenance fitter
Big gender gap
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35,132 GBP
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26,438 GBP
Average salary for part-time Maintenance fitter
Average salary for full-time Maintenance fitter
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16,459 GBP
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12,067 GBP
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17,006 GBP
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34,759 GBP
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26,438 GBP
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35,132 GBP
Salary over time for Maintenance fitter
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30,500 GBP
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30,885 GBP
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32,192 GBP
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32,147 GBP
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33,843 GBP
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34,940 GBP
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34,759 GBP
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33,846 GBP
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35,819 GBP
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Future outlook for Maintenance fitters
Very good outlook
316 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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.
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:
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.
