Mechanical Fitter in Birkenhead, Merseyside

Energy Jobline CVL; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering job platform in Birkenhead is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Fitter for a 6-month role. You will be responsible for cleaning, repairing, and reassembling rail equipment while ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses general engineering knowledge and manufacturing experience. The position offers a pay rate of £17.28 PAYE or £22.47 UMB plus overtime.

Qualifications

• General engineering knowledge is essential.
• Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes is essential.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment.
• Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of equipment.
• Investigate faults and report problems to relevant personnel.

Skills

General engineering knowledge

Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes

Able to read and understand engineering drawings

Time-served mechanical fitter

Electrical bias/knowledge

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Location: Birkenhead, Wirral

Duration: 6 months plus

Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am -12.30pm)

Pay Rate: £17.28 PAYE or £22.47 UMB + overtime

Key Aim:

To safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment, ensuring all parts are handled with care and work is completed to quality standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
• Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of a range of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment.
• Build and operate test installations, interpret results, and adjust equipment to meet required outputs.
• Investigate faults, identify causes, and resolve issues where possible. Report any problems to the relevant personnel.
• Use monitoring, measuring, and diagnostic tools correctly.
• Follow technical documents and work instructions to ensure all quality standards are met.
• Support smooth handovers by sharing relevant information with the next shift.
• Carry out minor maintenance and preventative maintenance as required, including tasks outside the assembly area.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, to improve efficiency and workplace layout.
• Raise Non-Conformance Records when necessary.
• Report production issues and suggest improvements to supervisors.
• Ensure tools, gauges, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Work flexibly across different assembly areas and shift patterns, and assist in non-assembly areas when needed.
• Undertake training to support flexibility and train other team members as required.
• Always follow Health, Safety, Environmental, and Company policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• General engineering knowledge (Essential).
• Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes (Essential).
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
• Time-served mechanical fitter (Desirable).
• Electrical bias/knowledge (Desirable).

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