Mechanical Fitter - £40k - £48k

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company specializing in mechanical and electrical sitework is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Southampton. This mobile role involves working on various sites including Water Treatment and will require skills in dismantling and repairing mechanical equipment. A strong background with relevant experience is essential, along with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Immediate enrollment in company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar mechanical fitting role.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and inspect mechanical equipment such as pumps and gearboxes.
• Perform repairs under the guidance of the Operations Manager.
• Work on Water Utility, Power Industry, Food, Paper, and Petroleum sites.

Skills

Dismantling mechanical equipment

Fault finding

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter – Southampton - c£40k - £45k+ - door to door - O/T

The position is full time (40 hours per week minimum), with plenty of overtime opportunities, door-to-door travel, and a call-out rota system (1:6). The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (total 33 days), and immediate enrollment in the company pension scheme.

This company specializes in mechanical and electrical sitework, workshop repair, and service across various major M&E industries, including Water, Power, Oil & Gas, Food, and Paper. They offer comprehensive project management services, including Principal Contractor and Principal Designer roles under CDM 2015.

Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a Mechanical Fitter to cover Hampshire and the surrounding area. This is a mobile, hands-on role working on Water Treatment sites.

The successful candidate will be required to:

1. Dismantle various types of mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, and screens.
2. Inspect dismantled components, including measuring tolerances, shaft run-outs, and assessing repair methods.
3. Fault find on equipment like pumps and gearboxes, with specialist equipment provided by the company.
4. Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, perform repairs and refurbishment of mechanical equipment.
5. Work onsite at Water Utility, Power Industry, Food, Paper, Petroleum, and Government sites as part of a mechanical & electrical team.
6. Remove and install mechanical equipment onsite, including working at height, in confined spaces, and in sewerage and potable water environments.

Candidate requirements:

• Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably with a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship. Experience in Water Utilities and/or Power Industry is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license.
• Understanding of onsite health and safety rules and regulations.
• Confined space training or good understanding of confined spaces (training can be provided).
• Watery Hygiene training or good understanding of sewerage/clean water hygiene (training can be provided).
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively within a team.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with a solid customer base and future promotion prospects.