Mechanical Fitter

FYBA Talent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water sector specialist is seeking Mechanical Fitters to work in the East Midlands. Candidates should ideally have experience in water treatment plants and mechanical asset servicing. Essential qualifications include a CSCS Card and a UK Driving Licence. The role involves installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment, as well as ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards. A company van is provided, and overtime is available. This position offers a rate of £16.50 per hour based on a 40-hour week.

Benefits

Van provided

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Paid door-to-door

Qualifications

• Experience with sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, clean water sites is ideal.
• Competent with servicing and remedial work on heavy plant machinery.
• Familiarity with mechanical assets including gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, bearings.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain mechanical equipment, including pumps and motors.
• Perform fault-finding on mechanical equipment.
• Assist electricians or civil engineers as required.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies.
• Manage company van usage and upkeep.

Skills

Mechanical equipment installation

Troubleshooting

Health and Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Formal Mechanical Qualifications or recognised apprenticeship

CSCS Card

UK Driving Licence

Confined Space training

First Aid training

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Our client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking Mechanical Fitters to work in the water industry. Ideally candidates will have previous water sector experience. But the client will consider candidates with a relevant industrial background and relevant experience working on plant equipment/assets.

Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role, applicants must have full RTW in the UK.

This is a van based role, primarily based in the East Midlands.

Package Details

• £16.50p/hour
• Role is paid door-door
• Additional uplift for working away from home
• OT available, paid at x1.5 up to Saturday noon. paid at x2 thereafter
• Van provided
• Site hours 7-3, salary based on a 40 hour working week

Responsibilities

• Call out is required as part of this role.
• Install and maintain mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and bearings.
• Fit and install steel support systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and perform fault-finding on mechanical equipment.
• Assist electricians or civil engineers with tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety procedures and company policies, including following Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments on-site.
• Understand and sign all CPP/RAMS documentation before starting work on-site.
• Always prioritize safety, keeping both personal and team safety in mind.
• Manage and take responsibility for the use and upkeep of a company van.
• Be prepared for occasional travel away from home.
• Perform other general mechanical duties as assigned.

Candidate

• As this role is working on water treatment sites, ideally you will have relevant experience of sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, clean water sites.
• Candidates must be competent with remedial/servicing work on heavy plant machinery and mechanical assets. Including but not limited to: gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, bearings.
• Formal Mechanical Qualifications or recognised apprenticeship.
• CSCS Card (Essential)
• UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Confined Space (Desiredl)
• First Aid Trained (Desired)
• EUSR Water Hygiene (Desired)