Maintenance Fitter

C2 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fuel storage and engineering company in Shropshire is seeking an experienced Maintenance Pipe Fitter. You will carry out maintenance on hydraulic systems, perform inspections, and manage materials. The ideal candidate has robust technical skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000 with great benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of pipe fitting installation and maintenance.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Practical problem solver with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monthly planned preventative maintenance including fuel sampling.
• Perform fuel testing and on-site maintenance of pumping systems.
• Manage stock levels and order necessary materials.

Skills

Experience with hydraulic and piping systems

Ability to inspect systems

Confident in pipework repairs

Welding experience

Independent and team worker

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Our long-standing client has been providing fuel storage and combustion services for over 35 years. Their expertise dates back to the 1960s, when fuel and water quality challenges on merchant naval vessels shaped their approach to engineering. Today, with a modern headquarters in Shropshire and a strategic stock point in the heart of Aberdeen port, they support clients across the UK - including key operators in the North Sea Offshore industry.

They’re now looking to add a skilled Maintenance Pipe Fitter to their team - someone with solid technical knowledge of pipe fitting installation and maintenance.

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 DOE plus great benefits

Location: Shropshire-based with travel

Responsibilities

• Carrying out monthly planned preventative maintenance (PPM), including fuel sampling, filter checks and dewatering
• Supporting or performing fuel testing - full training provided
• On-site maintenance of dosing pumps, fuel pumps, dosing systems, hoses and pipework
• Fabrication of dosing systems and related components
• Managing stock levels and ordering necessary materials or spares
• Installing dosing systems, polishers, dispensing units and pipework
• Overseeing contractors on installation and maintenance projects

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with hydraulic and piping systems - including Press-Fit, swaging, and pipe fittings
• Ability to inspect systems and identify issues such as leaks or faults
• Confident carrying out pipework and pump repairs
• Welding experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems or pressure testing is an advantage, but not essential
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem solver with a hands-on approach
• Time-served Apprenticeship or experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role

This is a great opportunity to join a respected, specialist business with long-term contracts and a focus on technical quality. If you've got the experience and want to work with a company that values precision and expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

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