Mechanical Fitter

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is enthusiastic, willing to take initiative and have a hardworking approach to work. Having pride in your work and working to a high level of quality is essential.

You should have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete projects efficiently and safely.

Being a good communicator is a must, and you must also have a record of working safely and to high standards.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Work using your own initiative at times but also know when to communicate with fellow employees and management and be able to read and understand complex engineering drawings.
• Work proactively and reactively in different aspects
• Assembling, testing, problem solving and repairing a wide array of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies and apply these to a whole unit assembly.
• Specialised lifting and handling equipment use for a range of size and weighted equipment/components
• Work closely with our Design Engineers and Machinists to ensure quality and output of work loads are met.
• Produce equipment which should meet the customer requirements as defined by their specification and testing requirements, an understanding of reading specifications is advantageous.
• It is advantageous that candidates have mechanical engineering experience to support the assembly and testing process.
• Work in conjunction with contractors/vendor service teams when more specialised skills are required
• Assist with all other engineering tasks within the company as they arise
• Take Health, Safety and Environmental ownership of yourself, others, and activities within your areas of responsibility and raising all HSE concerns you become aware of, outside your areas of responsibility, with relevant managers.

Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (similar qualifications will be considered)
• Mechanical Engineering Experience: 3 years minimum
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, comfortable working as part of a team
• Experience of working with a wide range of components in size and weight
• Use of hand tools, power tools and specialist tools is a minimum requirement.
• Experience of working to tight tolerances and high quality
• Experience of working to schedules and deadlines
• Positive and proactive response to problem solving

Training can be provided as required for duties such as rigging and lifting, working at heights, forklifting, and site service work.

Job Type

· Full-time/Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person