Mechanical Fitter- United Utilities

Reed; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider is seeking a Mechanical Fitter/Engineer for their Widnes location. You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance and repairs, ensuring systems are operational. Candidates must have a level 3 engineering qualification and a valid UK working visa. Competitive daily pay with potential permanent placement after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 in engineering or equivalent.
• 12 months plus Mechanical Engineering hands-on experience.
• A valid UK working visa.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on company assets.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Work from drawings and job specifications.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum level 3 in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter/Engineer

Company: United Utilities

Location: Mersey Valley Processing Centre, WA8 0WB

Pay Rates: £147.56 per day (7.4 hours per day)

Overtime is paid Saturdays at 1.5 and Sunday's double time

Contract length: 6 months rolling with a long-term view to go into a perm position

Day to day responsibilities will include:

Working in and around the Mersey Valley processing Centre on mechanical maintenance of the company assets

Preventative and reactive Mechanical maintenance on Mechanical assets

Rebuilding shafts and motors

Replacing bearings

Lifting and unblocking pipes

Testing and commission post installation

Refurbishment and upgrading of older systems

Often working outside no matter what the weather (full kit provided)

Operating hand, power tools & heavy equipment Ensuring that your workspace is maintained

Checking that the quality of your work is to the standard expected

Working from drawings and job specifications on each job

Liaising with both HQ and the customer when onsite

Completing paperwork as required

Requirements:

Minimum level 3 in engineering or equivalent

12 months plus Mechanical Engineering hands on experience

A valid UK working visa (sponsorship is NOT provide with this role).

To be considered for this role, please forward an up-to-date CV.