Mechanical Fitter – Workshop & On-site (Pumps & Conveyors)

East Midlands Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client in Heanor, Derbyshire for experienced Mechanical Fitters. You will work in busy workshop and on-site environments, handling pumps, conveyors, gear boxes and other plant equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a solid engineering background with an apprenticeship or time served and at least 3 years of experience, plus reading drawings and using common workshop tools.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship/time served in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance within the Process & Water Treatment Industry.
• In depth knowledge of relevant engineering techniques.
• Sound mechanical engineering knowledge materials properties and failure mechanisms (stress, fatigue, corrosion).
• Broad knowledge from the “component” level (bearings, shafts, welding etc)
• Thorough knowledge of plant & equipment operations & reliability.
• Safety Passport
• Manual Handling
• Slinging & Rigging
• Confined Space
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Use of overhead gantry cranes
• Ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings
• Use of General workshop equipment associated with this role to include Pillar Drills, Saws, Hand Held Power Tools

Responsibilities

• Moving of machinery, e.g. conveyors. Working in confined spaces
• Ensure work allocated is produced and completed effectively
• Inspection of own work to ensure quality standards
• Work in a safe manner, in compliance with company procedures

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical integrity

Safety awareness

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship/time served in Engineering

Tools

Pillar Drills

Saws

Hand Held Power Tools

Job description

East Midlands Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client in Heanor, Derbyshire for experienced Mechanical Fitters. You will work in busy workshop and on-site environments, handling pumps, conveyors, gear boxes and other plant equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a solid engineering background with an apprenticeship or time served and at least 3 years of experience, plus reading drawings and using common workshop tools.