Mechanical / Electrical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Winfrith Newburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical / Electrical Fitter for a 6-month contract in Winfrith Newburgh. This role offers the potential for transition into a permanent position, focusing on fabricating and fitting duties to support a new project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical installations, electrical fault-finding, and a strong commitment to safety protocols. Join a dynamic team and contribute to important projects while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your expertise and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical fitting with a focus on safety.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools for fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Assembling mechanical and pneumatic components with electrical support.
• Delivering maintenance tasks and ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Hand and Power Tools

Mechanical Installations

Electrical Installations

Cooling System Assembly

Risk Assessments

Slinging and Rigging

Education

Apprenticeship

HND

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Mechanical / Electrical Fitter, Winfrith Newburgh

Client: Lionsgate Contractors

Location: Winfrith Newburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 14daf8a46f33

Job Views: 10

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Lionsgate Contractors are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical / Electrical Fitter to start with a valued client based in Winfrith, Dorset.

This position is for a 6-month contract (with the potential for movement into a permanent role). The hours are per week / 5 days a week - Monday to Friday.

This role involves fabricating and fitting duties to support the commissioning of a new project as well as on-site maintenance and ongoing maintenance of the site and the project lifespan.

Job requirements:

• Experience in using hand and power tools; small-scale fabrications.
• Experience in commissioning new project mechanical installations, inspections, and testing routines.
• Knowledge of electrical installations and fault-finding.
• Ability to perform basic electrical assembly and read electrical circuit drawings.
• Proficiency in cooling system assembly, including setting to work, filling, venting, purging, and draining.
• Experience in supporting and developing safe systems of work, including conducting risk assessments.
• Familiarity with lifting operations for Slinging and Rigging; lifting requirements are less than 1 tonne.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembly of mechanical, pneumatic components, and sub-assemblies, with some electrical support including connections and testing.
• Experience in delivering maintenance tasks for other site systems and equipment.
• Reading and interpreting manufacturing and assembly drawings and creating work instructions.
• Checking the complete assembly for alignment, quality, and functionality.
• Ensuring personal and team safety by adhering to safety rules and policies.

Ideal candidate:

• Self-driven with a logical working manner.
• Ability to question designs and suggest improvements.
• Attention to detail and careful nature, with clear recording of non-conformances.
• Formal qualifications such as an apprenticeship or HND.

Immediate start available. Rate negotiable / dependent on experience. If you are available and interested, please apply now or contact Lionsgate Contractors on 01905 382698 for more information.