Mechanical Fitter - c£40k - £48k in Dover, Kent

Energy Jobline CVL; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mechanical and electrical service provider in Dover is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter. Responsibilities include dismantling and repairing mechanical equipment in the Water, Power, and Food industries. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers attractive overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in confined space training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and inspect mechanical equipment.
• Fault find on pumps and gearboxes.
• Repair and refurbish mechanical equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Onsite health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Fitter – Dover - c£40k - £45k+ - door to door - O/T

The position is full time (40 hours per week minimum), and includes plenty of overtime opportunities, door to door travel and a call out rota system (1:6). There are 25 days annual leave, plus the statutory bank holidays included (33 in total) with an immediate enrolment within the company pension scheme.

This company is a mechanical and electrical sitework and workshop repair and service provider who operate in all the major M&E industries, Water, Power, Oil & Gas, Food and Paper, and offer a full Project Management Service including Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (under CDM 2015) status.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Fitter, covering East Sussex. This role is a mobile “hands on” position working in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle all types of mechanical equipment, such as (but not limited to) pumps, motors, gearboxes, screens etc.
• Inspect the dismantled components, including taking tolerance measurements, shaft run outs, and assessing/understanding the recommended repair method.
• Fault find on equipment such as pumps, gearboxes etc – specialist equipment is provided by the company.
• Under the guidance and instruction of the Operations Manager, carry out the repair/refurbishment of the mechanical equipment.
• Work on Water Utility, Power Industry, Food, Paper, Petroleum and Government sites as part of a mechanical & electrical team.
• Onsite removal and installation of mechanical equipment including working at height, within confined spaces, in sewerage and potable water environments etc.

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably with a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Water Utilities and/or Power Industry experience is advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience of, or a good understanding of, onsite health and safety rules and regulations.
• Confined space trained or a good understanding of confined spaces – training can be provided.
• Watery Hygiene trained or a good understanding of sewerage/clean water hygiene – training can be provided.
• The ability to work alone but also be an excellent communicator when working within a team.
• Good organisational skills with a strong ability to multi‑task.
• This role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company, with a solid customer base, and a vision for the future which includes promotion and new roles/responsibilities.

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