Test Fitter

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Career development

New projects

Job summary

Siemens Energy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Test Fitter to maintain test facilities and perform installation and performance testing of gas turbines. You will connect turbines to test rigs, fuel and lubrication systems, ducting, and instrumentation, running tests to industry standards.

You will work in a DSEAR-controlled environment with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and documentation, supporting multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• The candidate has hands-on experience in mechanical fitting and assembly, preferably with rotating equipment.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Adheres to high safety and quality standards in a DSEAR-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical fitting activities to exacting standards with thorough documentation.
• Uphold Zero Harm safety principles across all tasks.
• Support production, development and related departmental activities as required.
• Contribute to business improvements and maintain a high-quality work environment.
• Adapt to shift patterns to meet programme demands.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Rotating equipment exposure

Attention to detail

Safety and quality mindset

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / Technical Certificate

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our multi-disciplined team as a Mechanical Test Fitter, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining test facilities and performing installation and performance testing of gas turbines. Working within a DSEAR-controlled environment, you will connect gas turbines to test rigs, fuel supplies, lubricating oil and pneumatic systems, inlet and exhaust ducting, output shafts, and instrumentation. Collaborating with your team, you will run performance tests to industry standards, ensuring that our operations meet the highest quality benchmarks.

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our multi-disciplined team as a Mechanical Test Fitter, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining test facilities and performing installation and performance testing of gas turbines. Working within a DSEAR-controlled environment, you will connect gas turbines to test rigs, fuel supplies, lubricating oil and pneumatic systems, inlet and exhaust ducting, output shafts, and instrumentation. Collaborating with your team, you will run performance tests to industry standards, ensuring that our operations meet the highest quality benchmarks.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will carry out mechanical fitting activities to exacting standards, ensuring detailed documentation is maintained throughout the process.
• Uphold the highest level of health and safety by working in line with Zero Harm principles, prioritizing safety in every task.
• Support production, development, and other departmental activities as required, contributing to a seamless workflow.
• Actively contribute to business improvements and maintain a high-quality working environment, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Adapt to work shift patterns as required to meet program demands, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to the team.

What You Bring

• Experience in a relevant mechanical industry, preferably with exposure to rotating equipment, showcasing your technical expertise.
• A recognized full Level 3 apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or Technical Certificate in a relevant engineering field.
• A keen attention to detail to achieve precision in all assembly work, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• A strong safety and quality-driven mindset, complemented by a collaborative approach to teamwork and problem‑solving.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division is dedicated to providing low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. We focus on zero or low-emission power generation, encompassing all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators under one roof. Our team is committed to exploring decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet, driving innovation in the energy sector.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards / Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle‑to‑work schemes, and more.
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
• The opportunity to work on brand new projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs