Mechanical Fitter | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | £35,000 - £45,000 | Full time

Job Board Direct; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical engineering firm in Nottingham seeks a UK Mechanical Fitter to join their team focusing on the installation and assembly of fabricated products for water treatment. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in the industry, particularly in steelwork assembly and mechanical installations. The role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including an expenses scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Expenses scheme

Company pension scheme

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in utilities or M&E sectors.
• Experience in steelwork assembly and site mechanical works.
• Electrical awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site mechanical installation works.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Complete repairs and upgrades.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Steelwork assembly

Welding

Mechanical installation

Good communication

Physical fitness

Education

City & Guilds / HNC or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: UK Mechanical Fitter (Fabricated Products)

Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Reporting To: UK Operations Manager

Purpose: As part of our client's on-going investment in our UK-based resource pool, they now have a vacancy for a Mechanical Fitter to join their Delivery Team, focusing on the assembly and installation of large fabricated products such as settlement tank scraper bridges, gravity thickeners, aerators and access steelwork.

Suitability: The role would suit a flexible, enthusiastic and organised individual with a strong work ethic and water industry experience. They will need to be self-motivated, a good communicator and willing to work in a small business environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Carrying out on-site mechanical installation works associated with a range of scraper bridges and other fabricated products for wastewater and water treatment plants. These are heavy fabricated steel structures and experience in this type of work is essential.

· Adherence to required standards, policies and statutory regulations for Health & Safety.

· Ensuring that all systems are installed, tested and commissioning to relevant British, ISO and client standards.

· Completing repairs, upgrades and refurbishment works to existing installed systems.

· Applying industry best practice and workmanship to ensure a 'right first time' outcome is achieved during installation.

· Working with mild and stainless steelwork - cutting, grinding, welding, fixing, etc.

· Working with various types of pipework - stainless, ductile, mild steel, etc.

· Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other contractors.

· Complying with all relevant Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work Plans, and working in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

· Completion of daily reports and ensuring company HSQE policies are maintained for all activities.

· Identifying and promoting new ideas and improvements to the business via the appropriate reporting mechanisms.

· Other duties may arise from time to time that are consistent with the job-holder's knowledge and skills and are needed to effectively perform the role.

Key Skills & Experience:

· Engineering or similar qualification, ideally to City & Guilds / HNC or equivalent level.

· Minimum two years' experience in a similar role within the utilities and/or M&E industrial sectors.

· Candidates should have experience in steelwork assembly, welding and site mechanical works.

· Demonstrable training/qualifications in welding, steel fixing or similar.

· Experience of structural steelwork and steel/rotating product installation would be an advantage.

· Electrical awareness and training would be an advantage.

· Good communication skills, able to interact effectively with Clients and colleagues.

· A good level of physical fitness is preferred, appropriate to the heavy installation activities involved.

· Experience within the UK water industry is preferable, experience of installing scraper bridges would be a distinct advantage.

· Willingness to travel regionally and nationwide on a regular basis (including overnight stays), and occasionally to the company's headquarters in Ireland as required.

· Full driving licence, any existing endorsements must be declared in the application.

Package:

· Competitive salary/OTE, negotiable according to skills and experience.

· Expenses scheme, including hotel/lodging accommodation provided where required.

· Employee Assistance Programme including health screening and independent advice services.

· Company pension scheme.

· Access to training and development.

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