Fitter

Mitie Group; Bury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Insurance

GP Helpline (24 hours)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mitie Group (Argus Fire) operates as the UK’s leading fire detection and protection provider with offices in Manchester. The Fitters role focuses on installing sprinkler systems on site, reading drawings, testing to spec, and maintaining records on projects from small to large scale.

You will work under a Site Supervisor, require a valid CSCS card, and collaborate with the project team to ensure compliant delivery. This is a hands-on, on-site position in the Manchester area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction sites.
• Experience in fire sprinkler installations.
• Team player with good collaboration.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Fitting and installing sprinkler systems.
• Testing systems to project specifications and required standards.
• Ensuring accurate records of work completed are maintained.
• Reporting any issues promptly to Site Supervisor.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Carrying out pipework installation.
• Collaborating with the wider team and other site staff.

Skills

Knowledge of construction sites

Fire sprinkler installations

Team player

CSCS card

Job description

Job Title: Fitters

Location: The North/Manchester

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Argus Fire, launched in 1982, is now part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.

Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.

Why join us?

Come and work with a talented, motivated and friendly group of like-minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structure training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Best part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships and ongoing learning and development

Working under a Site Supervisor on the fabrication and installation of sprinklers and sprinkler pipe work projects.

Duties:

• Fitting and installing sprinkler systems
• Testing systems to project specifications and required standards
• Ensuring accurate records of work completed are maintained
• Reporting any issues promptly to Site Supervisor
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Carrying out pipework installation
• Collaborating with the wider team and other site staff

Candidate Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of Construction sites
• Previous experience in Fire Sprinkler Installations
• Works well in a team
• Valid CSCS Card

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Insurance
• 24 hours GP Helpline
• Employee Assistance Program