Mechanical Fitter in Chichester, West Sussex

Energy Jobline CVL; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding mechanical & electrical specialists firm in Chichester is hiring a Mechanical Fitter / Engineer. You will be responsible for dismantling, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment in various environments, including water utilities and power sites. Ideal candidates should have 5 years of experience, a mechanical apprenticeship, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in water utilities or power industry.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Good understanding of onsite health and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle various mechanical equipment such as pumps and gearboxes.
• Inspect components and determine repair methods.
• Conduct fault finding on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Fault finding

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

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Great opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter / Engineer

My client is mechanical & electrical sitework / workshop specialists operating in the Chichester area. They work in the water and marine sectors and are expanding with a great order book and thus they have opportunities for Mechanical Fitters & Engineers. The role is a hands‑on position working in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle all types of mechanical equipment, such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, screens
• Inspect the dismantled components, including taking tolerance measurements, shaft run outs, and assessing/understanding the recommended repair method
• Fault finding on equipment such as pumps, gearboxes
• Carry out the repair/refurbishment of the mechanical equipment
• Work on Water Utility, marine, Power Industry, Petroleum 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

Ideal Requirements

• 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
• Watery Hygiene trained or a good understanding of sewerage/clean water hygiene
• 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 offers a great opportunity to join an expanding company with excellent prospects for career progression and the ability to be rewarded for hard work. A very good salary package is on offer with good perks. The position is full time and includes plenty of overtime opportunities.

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