Mechanical Fitter (Hydraulics)

Morson Edge; Nursling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Pension

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

Morson Edge in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to maintain and repair plant and hydraulic systems. The role requires strong diagnostic abilities and the ability to read technical drawings, with a full UK driving license.

Candidates with 5+ years in heavy industry, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent; HNC/Apprenticeship preferred), and a MEWPS NPORS license are advantageous. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including private healthcare, dental cover, pension, and holiday

Qualifications

• Min 5 years experience in heavy industry.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; HNC/Apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of electrical systems and safe isolations.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Driving license required.
• MEWPS license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose hydraulic issues and perform repairs.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Possess own tools; OEM tools provided.

Skills

Heavy industry experience

Crane / heavy plant experience

Own tools

Full UK driving license

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (preferred HNC/Apprenticeship)

Tools

Hydraulic diagnostics & repairs

Reading & interpreting drawings/schematics

Job description

Our World leading client has opportunities available for self-motivated Mechanical Fitters, ideally with experience of maintaining and repairing plant and hydraulic systems.

Requirements

• Min 5 years exp working around heavy industry.
• Min Level 3 NVQ or similar in Mechanical engineering discipline (preferred HNC / Apprenticeship).
• Proven experience of working with (diagnostics and repair of) hydraulic systems.
• Some understanding of electrical systems and safe isolations.
• Able to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Ideally have recent experience of working on cranes and / or heavy plant
• MEWPS License NPORS or equivalent would be advantageous
• Must provide their own tools specialist OEM tools will be provided.
• Full UK driving license.

Applicants must be able to pass a police check and obtain BPSS security clearance (so will need to be UK / EU nationals).

In addition to the competitive salary, the role also attracts an industry leading benefits package including private healthcare, dental cover, an additional holiday purchase scheme, life assurance and contributory pension.