How to hire a fixer

How to hire a fixer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step fixer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a fixer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new fixer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a fixer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a fixer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a fixer that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of fixers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Fixer	Description	Hourly rate
   Fixer	Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.	$16-25
   Pump Mechanic	A pump mechanic is someone who inspects, diagnoses, and does minor and major repair work on pumps. Pump mechanics perform mechanical works on hydraulic equipment, valves, compressors, motors, controls, and associated equipment... Show more	$17-32
   Gas Turbine Technician	Another name for a gas turbine technician is "gas turbine mechanic." They repair and carry out maintenance on gas turbine engines and mechanical apparatuses. They are responsible for operating the machine, and it is also expected that they understand both the electrical and mechanical sections of the engines... Show more	$13-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Machines
   • Safety Rules
   • Mechanical Problems
   • Assembly Line
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Textile
   • Production Equipment

   Responsibilities:

   • Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
   • Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
   • Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your fixer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A fixer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, fixers' average salary in florida is 37% less than in colorado.
   • Seniority. Entry-level fixers 35% less than senior-level fixers.
   • Certifications. A fixer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a fixer's salary.

   Average fixer salary

   $44,024yearly

   $21.17 hourly rate

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   Entry-level fixer salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a fixer job description

   A good fixer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a fixer job description:

   Fixer job description example

   **The 'Apply with SEEK' option will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.**
   
   Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It's an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It's having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
   
   A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you're someone who cares, there's a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
   Great Place to Work
   
   Most Loved Workplace
   
   Forbes Best-in-State Employer
   
   Claims Co-ordinator - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
   
   **The Role:**
   
   An **exciting opportunity** has arisen for a **claims co-ordinator** on a **12 month fixed term contract** , working closely with colleagues from all areas of the business and liaising directly with clients. You will be required to input various claims for different clients and different business units.
   
   There may be on occasion various ad-hoc tasks that require completion relating to data within our client systems.
   
   Many of our colleagues now benefit from working flexibly between the office and home, which helps support a healthy work/life balance. When you do spend time in our office, you'll experience bright and open surroundings which offer excellent areas for collaboration as well as desk space. It's an ideal environment for working alongside and interacting with fellow colleagues.
   
   **You will have/will be:**
   
   + Good level of education - at least to GCSE level or equivalent
   
   + Customer Service experience
   
   + Some experience in problem solving, and working with IT Systems
   
   + Good communication and presentation skills
   
   + Ability to quickly build relationships, gain trust and cooperation from stakeholders
   
   + Experience of working with clients and client systems
   
   + As a global business, we are always interested in hearing from candidates with bi-lingual/multilingual skills
   
   **What** **will** **you** **get** **for** **this** **role?**
   
   + Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications
   
   + Many of our vacancies offer the opportunity to work flexibly, whether from office and/or home
   
   + Pension Scheme
   
   + Discounts on various products and services
   
   + Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
   
   + Life assurance
   
   **Working at Sedgwick**
   
   Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients' needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.
   
   We're passionate and understanding about our colleagues - so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we're supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we're happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.
   
   **_Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to: ID document verification, credit check, address verification, employment verification, employment gap verification, UK DBS, UK financial regulator search, anti-money laundering search, directorship search and global watch list check._**
   
   **_Sedgwick is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or disability._**
   
   \#LI-REMOTE
   
   Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
   
   **If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**

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5. Post your job

   To find the right fixer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with fixers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit fixers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your fixer job on Zippia to find and recruit fixer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit fixers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new fixer

   Once you've decided on a perfect fixer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new fixer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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