Mechanical Fitter - £40K - £48K

Trevett Project Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing company as a Mechanical Fitter in Southampton! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse projects across the Water, Power, and Food industries. You'll be involved in hands-on mechanical work, including dismantling, repairing, and installing equipment while ensuring safety standards are met. With a competitive salary and plenty of overtime opportunities, this position promises both professional growth and a supportive work environment. If you're looking for a role that combines technical skills with teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Statutory bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Door to door travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in mechanical fitting with a focus on water utilities or power industry.
• Confined space and watery hygiene training preferred, but can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and inspect mechanical equipment like pumps and gearboxes.
• Carry out repairs under the guidance of the Operations Manager.
• Work on various industrial sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Specialist Equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Southampton - c£40k - £45k+ - door to door - O/T
The position is full-time (40 hours per week minimum), and includes plenty of overtime opportunities, door to door travel and a call out rota system (1:6). There are 25 days annual leave, plus the statutory bank holidays included (33 in total) with an immediate enrolment within the company pension scheme.

This company is a mechanical and electrical sitework and workshop repair and service provider who operate in all the major M&E industries: Water, Power, Oil & Gas, Food and Paper, and offer a full Project Management Service including Principal Contractor and Principle Designer (under CDM 2015) status.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Fitter, covering Hampshire and surrounding area. This role is a mobile “hands on” position working on Water Treatment sites.

Responsibilities:

1. Dismantle all types of mechanical equipment, such as (but not limited to) pumps, motors, gearboxes, screens etc.
2. Inspect the dismantled components, including taking tolerance measurements, shaft run outs, and assessing/understanding the recommended repair method.
3. Fault finding on equipment such as pumps, gearboxes etc - specialist equipment is provided by the company.
4. Under the guidance and instruction of the Operations Manager, carry out the repair/refurbishment of the mechanical equipment.
5. Work on Water Utility, Power Industry, Food, Paper, Petroleum and Government sites as part of a mechanical & electrical team.
6. Onsite removal and installation of mechanical equipment including working at height, within confined spaces, in sewerage and potable water environments etc.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably with a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Water Utilities and/or Power Industry experience is advantageous).
2. Full UK driving licence.
3. Experience of, or a good understanding of, onsite health and safety rules and regulations.
4. Confined space trained or a good understanding of confined spaces - training can be provided.
5. Watery Hygiene trained or a good understanding of sewerage/clean water hygiene - training can be provided.
6. The ability to work alone but also be an excellent communicator when working within a team.
7. Good organisational skills with a strong ability to multi-task.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company, with a solid customer base, and a vision for the future which includes promotion and new roles/responsibilities.