Site Mechanical Fitter

Site Mechanical Fitter

£30k annual salary + typical overtime earnings of £7k to £10k per annum. Working away allowances are also paid.

• Do you like overcoming engineering challenges
• Do you want to improve your skills and knowledge
• Do you want to be in an environment where your skills and mental health are equally important
• Do you want the chance to train to be a mechanical supervisor
• Are you a flexible Team Player and want a flexible working environment

Our client delivers Machinery and Services into the Energy from Waste and Paper Manufacturing Sectors and is currently experiencing a period of growth in the Site Services. This role is a permanent position. The new Site Fitter will work alongside the existing team and will be expected to complete jobs from start to finish working alongside a supervisor. Working as part of a team, the Site Fitter will be required to inspect, troubleshoot and repair rotating machinery at customers sites.

Duties and responsibilities:

Plan and Prepare the Tools and Materials needed to do the job in a timely manner.

Take responsibility for ensuring the work is performed to a high standard and on time including activities such as

• Bearing, shaft and impeller Changes
• Motor Changes
• Seal Inspections and changes
• Internal Inspections (Confined Spaces)
• Crack Detection/ Inspection
• Laser Alignment

Represent the Company and communicate effectively with Clients and the team

Workshop refurbishments of fans and pumps (in house)

Identification of spare parts from drawings and parts lists

Skills and Experience Required:

The following list comprises the ideal skills and experience for the role however all candidates of an appropriate skillset will be considered, and training will be given to bring the successful applicant to the required standard of competency in each area.

• Fan or Pump Maintenance (or similar rotating machinery)
• Assembly Work
• Grinding/ Cutting/ Welding
• Lifting and Slinging and Overhead crane use
• FLT / MEWP Training
• Confined Space Training (Low or Medium Risk)

Further Info

The majority of the work would be servicing and inspecting Heavy Duty Centrifugal Fans in Energy Recovery Facilities and Stock Pumps in Paper Mills. The work involves both a technical element and physical element and is normally in an industrial setting where adherence to Safe working practices is paramount. The work can sometimes be physically demanding and periodically requires working outdoors and is normally time sensitive. The job often requires working away with overnight stays across most of the UK in the week but rarely at weekends. This equates to typically 6 to 10 nights a month but can vary. Whilst working away there are often longer working hours. They therefore offer very flexible working hours whilst workshop based and pay overtime for additional hours whilst working away as well as allowances for food.

Whilst on site the Engineer would be expected to communicate regularly with both their direct supervisor and the Clients representative to update them on the progress of work.

This role requires supervision of third-party contractors on site so good written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

A positive attitude and a desire to learn would be essential to thrive in this role.