Mechanical Fitter

Mitie; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mitie is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to undertake planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical plant and building services. You will diagnose faults, install and maintain pumps, valves, and piping, and carry out new works from drawings with minimal supervision.

You will work at remote and field locations, including challenging sites, ensuring safety, quality and first-time-right outcomes while maintaining accurate records and complying with health and safety

Qualificações

• GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, including English and Mathematics.
• Completed recognised mechanical engineering, building services or maintenance apprenticeship, or NVQ Level 2 or above (Level 3 preferred).
• Strong mechanical engineering/building-services maintenance background with demonstrable experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of oil-fired plant and associated mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of compressors, compressed air systems, and steam/boiler systems.
• Competent in fault-finding, diagnosis, repair and replacement of mechanical components.
• Ability to undertake new works and installations from drawings and specifications with minimal supervision.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Hold full valid driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in emergency call-out rota and work at remote locations.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and undertake repairs safely and efficiently.
• Install, replace and maintain pumps, valves, pipework and mechanical components.
• Undertake new works and minor installations from drawings and specs with minimal supervision.
• Maintain quality, first-time fix and accurate maintenance records.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and liaise with stakeholders to minimise disruption.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and work at remote or field locations as required.
• Maintain tools and work areas in a safe, clean condition.

Conhecimentos

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Engineering knowledge

Formação académica

GCSEs in English and Maths

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 or above

Ferramentas

Oil-fired plant

Compressors

Ventilation systems

Steam/boiler systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Overview

The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and new installation works across a range of mechanical plant, equipment and building services systems. The postholder will ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, with a strong emphasis on first-time quality, operational availability and compliance with relevant health, safety and technical requirements.

Main Duties

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical plant and systems, including:
  
  
  
  • Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems
  
  
  • Industrial and hangar doors
  
  
  • Mechanical ventilation systems
  
  
  • Steam systems and associated plant
  
  
  • Compressed air systems and compressors
  
  
  • Oil-fired heating and associated plant
  
  
  • Mechanical lifting equipment and ramps
  
  
  • Commercial kitchen equipment, where applicable
  
  
  
  


• Diagnose mechanical faults and undertake repairs in a safe, efficient and technically competent manner.


• Install, replace and maintain pumps, valves, pipework and associated mechanical components across a variety of systems.


• Undertake new works and minor installation projects from drawings, written specifications, scopes of work and technical instructions, with minimal supervision.


• Complete work to the required quality standard, adopting a right-first-time approach and minimising the requirement for re-work.


• Work towards, obtain and maintain appointment to the appropriate Skilled Person/Competent Person register where required by the organisation.


• Plan and organise assigned work effectively to minimise downtime, delays and non-productive time.


• Accurately complete maintenance records, job reports, asset information, labour records and other required documentation.


• Ensure overtime is appropriately authorised and all associated records are submitted accurately and within required timescales.


• Respond to emergency call-outs and operational incidents as required. Work safely in remote and field-based locations, including mountain-top radar sites, where operational requirements dictate.


• Liaise effectively with colleagues, supervisors, customers, contractors and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and minimise disruption to operations.


• Identify defects, emerging maintenance requirements and potential improvements, escalating significant technical or safety concerns as appropriate.


• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and serviceable condition.


• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as directed by the Line Manager or Management Team.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate should:

• Hold GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, including English and Mathematics, or demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.


• Have successfully completed a recognised mechanical engineering, building services or maintenance apprenticeship, or hold a relevant vocational qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above (Level 3 preferred).


• Have a strong mechanical engineering or building-services maintenance background, with demonstrable experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment.


• Have practical knowledge and experience of oil-fired plant and associated mechanical systems.


• Have working knowledge of a range of mechanical systems such as compressors and compressed air systems, systems and steam/boiler plant.


• Be competent in fault-finding, diagnosis, repair and replacement of mechanical components.


• Be capable of completing new works and installations from written specifications, technical drawings and manufacturers' information with minimal supervision.


• Have a sound working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements.


• Understand the importance of isolation procedures and safe working on mechanical and pressure systems.


• Hold a full valid driving licence appropriate to the operational requirements of the role.


• Be willing and able to participate in an emergency call-out rota where required.


• Be willing and able to work at remote or field locations where required.

Essential Skills and Competencies

Strong practical mechanical engineering and fault-finding skills.