Workshop Fitter - Mechanical

Rubix UKII; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, is seeking a skilled technician to strip, rebuild and service industrial rotating equipment. You will identify faulty components, create strip-down reports and may work on-site with field engineers.

The role requires a proactive approach, adherence to safety procedures and strong documentation practices. With 3+ years in a similar environment and an recognised apprenticeship, you will contribute to continuous improvement and collaborate across workshops and

Qualifications

• Understanding of Pumps, Valves and similar equipment.
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Techniques (MRO).
• Training will be given to the right applicant with interest to expand skills.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Health & Safety awareness in practice; forefront of duties.
• Recognised apprenticeship or evidence of training or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Strip and rebuild of a range of industrial rotating equipment.
• Identify and rectify faulty or worn components and understand reclamation options.
• Create strip down reports and identify components needing repair or replacement.
• Occasional site work to assist field-based site engineers.
• Work as a confident team member or on your own initiative.
• Ensure resources are used to optimum effect.
• Comply with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and records.
• Perform planned and predictive maintenance.
• Adapt to workload variety and learn engineering techniques.
• Support other teams and undertakings as required.
• Undertake self-development activities as required by the business.
• Undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by line manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and practices.
• Conform to health and safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Pumps

Valves

MRO

Apprenticeship

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

The Role

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, was founded in 1898 and serves more than 3,500 customers in the UK and boasts a blue-chip client base that includes some of the largest manufacturers and best known brands in the world. We specialise in optimising asset performance, including motors, gear boxes, pumps, machining induction, condition monitoring and fabrication services.

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, was founded in 1898 and serves more than 3,500 customers in the UK and boasts a blue-chip client base that includes some of the largest manufacturers and best known brands in the world. We specialise in optimising asset performance, including motors, gear boxes, pumps, machining induction, condition monitoring and fabrication services.

Key Responsibilities

Main Tasks and Deliverables:

• Strip and Rebuild of a range of industrial rotating equipment.
• Have mechanical knowledge to identify and rectify faulty and worn/damaged components and understand reclamation techniques and reverse engineering options.
• The ability to create strip down reports and to identify components in need of repair and replacement.
• Flexibility when required in addition to the workshop environment on occasions site working may be required to assist our field-based site engineers.
• You will be a confident team member as well as working on your own initiative
• Ensure that resources are used to optimum effect.
• Understand and operate in line with relevant legislation, Company policy and Company procedures.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records as required by the business.
• Performing planned and predictive maintenance.
• Thrive on workload variety and enjoy new challenges and learning of engineering techniques.
• Support other teams and functions as required by the business.
• Undertake self-development activities as required by the business.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by your line manager.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the Company.
• Conforming to health and safety procedures and policies.

Skills And Experience

• Understanding of Pumps, Valves and similar equipment.
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Techniques, (MRO)
• Training will be given to the right applicant who shows a good knowledge and would like to expand their skill set.
• 3 plus years’ experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Health & Safety awareness in practice as this will be at the forefront of everything you do
• Recognised apprenticeship or evidence of training or experience is required.