Mechanical Fitter

Are you interested in working for the world’s largest dedicated offshore construction grouting company? Are you passionate about developing your skills and growing your career?

At FoundOcean, our vision is to use our heritage and expertise to support the energy transition. Throughout the last 6 decades we have evolved into the world’s largest dedicated offshore construction grouting company. We remain the energy industry’s first choice in the facilitation of new and innovative materials and equipment to the market.

Join our team in FoundOcean where we will offer you the opportunity to unlock your full potential in a dynamic and rewarding business.

At Found Ocean we are proud to be a formative member company in game-changing offshore wind services business Venterra Group.

The role of the Mechanical Fitter revolves around ensuring the reliable operation of mechanical systems in onshore and offshore environments through installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety standards, ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of offshore operations. As our Mechanical Fitter your role encompasses a range of responsibilities related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and systems in workshop, yard and offshore environments.

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• Troubleshoot and repair heavy duty machinery including electric motors, pumps, pneumatics and pipework.
  
• To refurbish and construct customise equipment, when required.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance.
  
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area both on and offshore.
  
• Communicate effectively with other crew members and personnel.
  
• Aid crew in mobilisation and set up of all plant and equipment.
  
• Complete all service sheets and associated paperwork.
  
• Adhere to all mandatory PPE requirements and follow all health and safety legislation to ensure quality assurance through safety procedures.
  
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with both safety, environmental and quality standards during the execution of their tasks, helping to foster a safe and quality-driven work environment.
  

The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake Ad hoc tasks to build your skillset, support the business or gain more knowledge.

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• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Ability to use own initiative and make informed decisions.
  
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  
• Proactive, able to work autonomously within tight timescales managing multi-disciplined projects/tasks.
  
• Ability to operate various Microsoft packages and web-based packages as required by the business.
  
• Ability to see tasks through to completion.
  
• Strong problem solver with a solution orientated approach.
  
• Flexible to change and work in extreme and difficult environments.
  
• Willingness to learn new practices and technical techniques.
  

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• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
  
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
  
• Strong supporter of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  
• Must be adaptable and flexible.
  
• Personable and able to communicate at all levels.
  
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  
• Trustworthy and dependable.
  

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• Must have the right to live and work in the U.K.
  
• Possess a relevant Mechanical qualification.
  
• Knowledge/experience of concrete delivery pipework/valve arrangements (desirable).
  
• Previous experience in an offshore organisation (desirable).
  
• Possess locally recognised offshore safety certifications (i.e.., BOISET, MIST, Working at Height) (desirable).
  

Venterra Group is a dedicated wind energy services group at the forefront of driving the clean energy transition. Together, we engineer, build and support the operations of major wind developments around the world by providing specialist, technical and comprehensive services at every stage of the project lifecycle. Our vision is to become the global services champion and strategic partner supporting the wind industry’s rapid expansion.

Venterra Group are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra Group to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.