Mechanical Fitter

Fyba Recruitment Ltd
Nottingham
4 days ago
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Our client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking Mechanical Fitters to work in the water industry. Ideally candidates will have previous water sector experience. But the client will consider candidates with a relevant industrial background and relevant experience working on plant equipment/assets.

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Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role, applicants must have full RTW in the UK.
This is a van based role, primarily based in the East Midlands.
Package Details

  • £16.50p/hour
  • Role is paid door-door
  • Additional uplift for working away from home
  • OT available, up to Saturday noon. paid at x2 thereafter
  • Van provided
  • Site hours 7-3, salary based on a 40 hour working week
  • Call out is required as part of this role

Responsibilities:

  • Install and maintain mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and bearings.
  • Fit and install steel support systems as needed.
  • Troubleshoot and perform fault-finding on mechanical equipment.
  • Assist electricians or civil engineers with tasks as required.
  • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety procedures and company policies, including following Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments on-site.
  • Understand and sign all CPP/RAMS documentation before starting work on-site.
  • Always prioritize safety, keeping both personal and team safety in mind.
  • Manage and take responsibility for the use and upkeep of a company van.
  • Be prepared for occasional travel away from home.
  • Perform other general mechanical duties as assigned.


Candidate:

  • As this role is working on water treatment sites, ideally you will have relevant experience of sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, clean water sites.
  • Candidates must be competent with remedial/servicing work on heavy plant machinery and mechanical assets. Including but not limited to: gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, bearings. xrnqpay
  • Formal Mechanical Qualifications or recognised apprenticeship.
  • CSCS Card (Essential)
  • UK Driving Licence (Essential)
  • Confined Space (Desired)
  • First Aid Trained (Desired)
  • EUSR Water Hygiene (Desired)


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