Mechanical Fitter - Daldowie

Hargreaves; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A power sector service provider is seeking a Mechanical Fitter at the Daldowie fuel plant. The successful candidate will perform mechanical repairs and maintenance on various machinery. Skills in working under pressure and a strong safety mindset are essential. This full-time position offers a salary of £18.23 per hour, with various benefits including health insurance. The role is contract type Permanent, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

EAP

Westfield Health

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanical fitter with experience in mechanical repairs.
• Competent in working within safety rules and using a permit to work system.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned mechanical repairs.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning routines.
• Liaise professionally with the maintenance team.

Skills

Experience of heavy industrial machinery

Mechanical repairs on pumps

Experience in wastewater industry

Good communication skills

Safety conscious attitude

Education

Qualified mechanical fitter

Job description

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CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Mon-Fri
SALARY: £18.23 per hour
BENEFITS: EAP, Westfield Health, Life Insurance
CLOSING DATE: 04/08/2025

A vacancy has arisen for a Mechanical Fitter to provide support the maintenance department at Daldowie fuel plant.

Hargreaves Industrial Services have a contract with Drax power to carry out support services to the main operational & maintenance activities at Daldowie Fuel Pant. These activities include plant maintenance, tanker services, general cleaning, labouring & housekeeping duties.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties: -

• Experience of heavy industrial machinery and material handling equipment, particularly large pumps
• Experience in carrying out both reactive and planned mechanical repairs on various industrial machinery within the water sector such as valves, pump & pipe repairs.
• Experience of working within the wastewater industry is preferred.
• Able to work within a multi skilled team and on their own initiative.
• Working within clear set of safety rules
• Competent to operate safely using permit to work system.
• General maintenance and cleaning routines

The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills: -

• Qualified mechanical fitter.
• Experienced & competent in carrying out mechanical repairs on pumps, pipes, valves & other mechanical apparatus.
• A flexible & adaptable approach to work
• A reliable attitude and good punctuality
• Good communication skills & the confidence and professionalism to liaise with the maintenance team
• A safety conscious attitude and commitment to always abide by all safety rules and systems.
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines when required.
• understanding of Risk Assessments & Method Statements required.
• Safety Passport desired but training can be given to the right candidate.
• Clear understanding of Health and Safety rules is a must.