Mechanical Fitter

Ferrier Pumps Limited; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Company vehicle allowance

25 days holiday + 9 statutory days

Company pension scheme

Death in service

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Ferrier Pumps Limited is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our Contracts Delivery team in East Kilbride. The role focuses on mechanical installation of pumps, screens and rotating equipment, including pipework and valves across Scotland.

Industry experience in water/wastewater is preferred, with duties covering assembly and site installations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong time management, teamwork, and communication skills, and be proficient with common engineering tools and

Qualifications

• Must be a fitter with relevant experience.
• Experience with pipe work assembly including PVC, ABS, ductile iron, galvanised and stainless steel.
• Experience with installation of pumps (centrifugal, multistage, progressive cavity).

Responsibilities

• Mechanical installation of pumps, screens and rotating equipment including pipework and valves across Scotland.
• Carry out mechanical assembly and installation tasks in line with project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and method statements.

Skills

Fitter with relevant experience

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools and materials knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

The Role

Our Contracts Delivery team is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join the team in our office in East Kilbride.

The ideal candidate will preferably have experience working in the water and wastewater sector or a similar industry. The role will primarily involve the mechanical installation, of pumps, screens & rotating equipment including pipework, valves and ancillary equipment across Scotland.

The Company

Established in 1981, Ferrier Pumps has grown to become a major force in the world of pumps and associated equipment, providing a wide range of services to an extremely broad and varied client base. With three offices situated in Scotland; Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen we have the ability to service a customer base that stretches from the Shetland Isles all the way down to the North of England. Ferrier Pumps provide full back up repair and maintenance coverage for the products, equipment and services we supply and install. Ferrier Pumps have a wide client base which ranges from Agricultural, Oil & Gas, Marine, Biogas, Brewing & Distilling, Water & Power Leisure, and Food Processing.

Benefits

• Market leading salary, negotiable depending on level of experience


• Company Vehicle allowance


• 25 Days Holiday + 9 Statutory Days Holidays


• Company pension scheme


• Death in service benefit


• Training and development opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

• Fitter with relevant experience


• Experience in pipe work assembly including PVC, ABS, ductile iron, galvanise and stainless steel


• Experience with the installation of pumps incl. centrifugal, multistage and progressive cavity pumps.


• Good time management


• Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication with an ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.


• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering


• Must demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills


• Proven ability to work in a team


• Working knowledge of current H&S legislation as well as ability to comply with Risk Assessments and Method Statements