Mechanical Fitter

Northwood; Hague Bar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support planning and execution of mechanical engineering tasks. The role involves maintaining plant equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing troubleshooting and repairs. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience. Competitive benefits include a company pension and wellness programs.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship ideally required.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Good problem-solving capability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance activities in compliance with safety rules.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repairs on machinery.
• Execute planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Research innovative solutions for optimal operation of production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Problem-solving skills

Heavy engineering maintenance experience

Health, Safety and Environmental understanding

Experience with DCS systems

Experience with SCADA systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for a new challenge, we have just the opportunity for you!

You will be supporting the facility in the planning and execution of all mechanical engineering tasks on a day-to-day basis. This includes setting the standards and implementing the Preventative Maintenance Schedules (PM's), Cleaning Inspection and Lubrication (CIL's), and maintenance tasks on maintenance shuts.

About the Role

The focus of this role is to maintain plant and equipment to maintain product consistency, equipment reliability, and maximise asset capability.

You will be working on dayshifts (plus on-call one week in five) reporting to the Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter

• ensuring all mechanical maintenance activities are performed on equipment in compliance with environmental and safety rules, as well as with in group procedures.
• carrying out mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on a regular basis on machinery and equipment.
• executing all planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• researching innovative solutions aimed at ensuring the optimal operation of production equipment and improving mechanical maintenance efficiency.
• working flexibly with the operating teams to ensure production KPI's can be delivered.
• carrying out tasks in accordance with all company policies and procedures developed to reach the goal of ZERO HARM e.g., LOTO, PTW, Pre-Task Risk Assessments, etc.

This Mechanical Fitter role would suit candidates with Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications, and experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer. If this sounds like you, apply today and we'll be in touch with the next steps towards your new career!

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

Essential skills

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (ideally)
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Heavy engineering maintenance experienceSolid understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental
• Experience with DCS and/or SCADA systems (ideally)