Mechanical Fitter - Package Build

Utile Engineering; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Utile Engineering in Irthlingborough, Northants, is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our busy workshop. You will prepare, assemble and pressure test skid-mounted pump packages and associated pipework for gas and air mixing systems, ensuring quality and accuracy.

The role requires a practical background in mechanical engineering and the ability to interpret drawings, perform tests, and maintain a safe, tidy work environment.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical engineering with knowledge of assembly.
• General engineering competence.
• Formal qualifications not essential but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build skid packages to drawings, including gas compressors and gas boosters.
• Kit up and prepare all components for assembly.
• Read engineering drawings and use inspection/measuring equipment.
• Rectify, modify or repair faults during assembly and test.
• Carry out various test procedures as required by customer or specs.
• Undertake basic machining operations as required.
• Carry out all mechanical lifting safely, including slinging and weight estimation.
• Allocate and store components within the factory.
• Carry out routine maintenance and keep area clean.
• Complete documentation relevant to the department.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Assembly

Reading eng drawings

Tools

Inspection equipment

Measuring equipment

Basic machining

Job description

MECHANICAL FITTER – PACKAGE BUILD

Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5QE

Full Time - Permanent

Utile Engineering is a family company and a leading UK manufacturer of Gas Compressors, Gas Boosters, Tank Mixing Systems and Double Membrane Gas Holders. We specialise in the turnkey packaging of our equipment for use in Water Companies, Industrial and Commercial premises, predominantly in the Renewable Energy sector. Utile is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, also Utile is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment.

The ideal candidate for this role requires a background in Mechanical Engineering with knowledge of assembly and general engineering competence.

This is a full-time position. Remuneration is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience.

JOB ROLE:

To prepare, assemble and pressure test complete skid mounted pump packages, stainless steel pipework systems & assemblies for our gas and air mixing systems, as well as other company products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To build skid packages to Company drawings, including gas compressors, gas boosters, gas & air mixing pipework, fabricated frames and bases.
• To kit up and prepare all components for assembly.
• Work from and interpret engineering drawings and use inspection/measuring equipment to company standards
• Rectify, modify or repair any fault occurring during assembly and test, as required.
• Carry out various test procedures as required by the customer or company specifications using various test methods and rigs.
• Undertake basic machining operations as required by the job or workload.
• Undertake all mechanical and manual lifting in a safe manner including slinging, weight estimation and manual handling.
• Allocate and store components to various areas within the factory
• Carry out routine maintenance as required or on a daily basis.
• Ensure machines and work area are cleaned and tidied on a routine basis.
• Complete any documentation relevant to the department on a routine basis, as required.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations within the company
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as dictated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Any other reasonable tasks by mutual agreement.

ACCREDITATIONS:

The successful candidate should be a competent mechanical engineer with the experience and skill set required to carry out the above role. Formal qualifications are not essential but preferred.