Mechanical Fitter in Widnes, Cheshire

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

Job summary

A global manufacturing business near Widnes is searching for a Mechanical Fitter. The role involves maintenance, installation, and design of mechanical equipment, with a focus on preventive maintenance. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications, have good computer skills, and a working knowledge of health and safety standards. The position includes being on an on-call rota, and further qualifications in mechanical disciplines are advantageous.

Benefits

Overtime premium rates

Qualifications

• Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline.
• Good computer skills are essential.
• Experience of using preventive maintenance software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, select, maintain, and install mechanical equipment.
• Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance.
• Fault location, diagnosis, and repair.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical equipment design and installation

Fault diagnosis and repair

Health & Safety knowledge

Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen)

Education

NVQ level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship in Mechanical discipline

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

£37,791

Widnes

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter / Technician / Craftsman to work at their facility based near Widnes

Performance Objectives

• Design, select, maintain and install mechanical equipment
• Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance
• Fault location / diagnosis / repair
• Will be expected to undertake confined space training
• Will be expected to undertake First Aid training
• Will be expected to participate in the site Emergency Response team
• Will be expected to participate in various improvement initiatives
• Overtime will be available after 40 hours have been worked in a week, overtime premium rates are paid at time and a half on Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays.

The candidate would be expected to be on an on-call rota (one week in four) covering critical breakdowns.

Person Specification

• Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline i.e. NVQ level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship. Further relevant qualifications would be advantageous
• Good computer skills are essential.
• Experience of using preventive maintenance software is an advantage.
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential
• Experience in the chemical industry is not vital but a manufacturing background would be advantageous
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen & 7 wastes) advantageous
• Metal and/or plastic fabrication.
• Rotating equipment overhauls
• Hydraulic/pneumatics systems
• Pipework and flange making/breaking
• Knowledge of steam boiler and air compressor plant

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Closing Date: 08/12/2025

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