Mechanical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established contract management company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team. This role involves providing service support through planned and reactive maintenance, as well as new installations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical equipment, excellent fault diagnostics skills, and a commitment to safety. Join a forward-thinking firm that values professionalism and continuous improvement, and contribute to impactful projects across various industrial sectors in the UK and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience with mechanical equipment and installations.
• Understanding of regulations and fault diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Work collaboratively with electrical craftsmen and engineering teams.
• Communicate progress and issues effectively to clients.

Skills

Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

Fault Diagnostics

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures Adherence

Rigging and Slinging

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 Confined Space Training

Tools

Workshop Equipment

FLT Driving

Job description

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SALARY: £40-50,000 inclusive of overtime

CLOSING DATE: 13th May 2025

A vacancy has arisen for a Mechanical Fitter to join our team within our Severn Trent Engineering contract in Derbyshire / Mansfield / Nottingham areas.

The Mechanical Fitter role involves working independently or as part of a team, including electrical craftsmen, to provide service support such as planned and reactive maintenance, as well as new plant installations and upgrades under the framework contracts, as directed by the framework manager. The role requires mechanical qualifications and broader skills, contributing to the wider engineering team when necessary.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties:

1. Work to/ comply with HIS/STW SHEQ procedures
2. Carry out PPM as per site schedules
3. Carry out RCM as per site schedules
4. Perform planned defect repairs on all Mechanical equipment within the HIS Service delivery scope
5. Apply and remove mechanical isolations and comply with PTW systems
6. Conduct fault finding activities
7. Identify opportunities for engineering and process control improvements
8. Work from drawings, install, and commission new equipment
9. Attend, diagnose, and agree on repair processes for plant breakdowns
10. Operate workshop equipment and tools
11. Complete all necessary documentation, reports, and records
12. Provide efficient and professional support to the Client and Engineering team
13. Identify and implement continuous improvements and innovations
14. Ensure work is completed to a high standard
15. Communicate progress or issues to Clients and Framework Manager
16. Promote a proactive safety culture on all projects
17. Assist in delivering works on time

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/attributes:

• Served apprenticeship or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years' experience working on mechanical equipment, plant, and installations
• Understanding of applicable regulations and legislation
• Experience in fault diagnostics and repair solutions
• Ability to undertake and pass level 3 confined space training
• Ability to see work through to completion
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Willingness to undertake all site inductions and safety training
• Rigging, slinging, and FLT driving skills and qualifications (preferable)
• Hold a UK Driving Licence including C1 category (3500kg - 7500kg)

Additional attributes:

• Positive attitude towards safety
• Strong team player
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Adherence to safety procedures and instructions

What we do:

Hargreaves Industrial Services, an established contract management company, provides high-standard, professional services to clients in the power, port, steel, rail, and other industrial sectors within the UK and internationally.

Our core services include:

• Materials handling expertise, offering efficient solutions for bulk handling requirements
• Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering
• Operation and Maintenance of Material Handling Plants

We pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional attitude and are always seeking committed and professional individuals to join our team.