Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Jobs ⫽ Mechanical Engineer
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£35,000 - £45,000
Permanent, Full time
Desirable Skills
Mechanical Fitter
Job description
Job Title: UK Mechanical Fitter (Fabricated Products)
Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Reporting To: UK Operations Manager
Purpose: As part of our client's on-going investment in our UK-based resource pool, they now have a vacancy for a Mechanical Fitter to join their Delivery Team, focusing on the assembly and installation of large fabricated products such as settlement tank scraper bridges, gravity thickeners, aerators and access steelwork.
Suitability: The role would suit a flexible, enthusiastic and organised individual with a strong work ethic and water industry experience. They will need to be self-motivated, a good communicator and willing to work in a small business environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Carrying out on-site mechanical installation works associated with a range of scraper bridges and other fabricated products for wastewater and water treatment plants. These are heavy fabricated steel structures and experience in this type of work is essential.
· Adherence to required standards, policies and statutory regulations for Health & Safety.
· Ensuring that all systems are installed, tested and commissioning to relevant British, ISO and client standards.
· Completing repairs, upgrades and refurbishment works to existing installed systems.
· Applying industry best practice and workmanship to ensure a 'right first time' outcome is achieved during installation.
· Working with mild and stainless steelwork - cutting, grinding, welding, fixing, etc.
· Working with various types of pipework - stainless, ductile, mild steel, etc.
· Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other contractors.
· Complying with all relevant Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work Plans, and working in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
· Completion of daily reports and ensuring company HSQE policies are maintained for all activities.
· Identifying and promoting new ideas and improvements to the business via the appropriate reporting mechanisms.
· Other duties may arise from time to time that are consistent with the job-holder's knowledge and skills and are needed to effectively perform the role.
Key Skills & Experience:
· Engineering or similar qualification, ideally to City & Guilds / HNC or equivalent level.
· Minimum two years' experience in a similar role within the utilities and/or M&E industrial sectors.
· Candidates should have experience in steelwork assembly, welding and site mechanical works.
· Demonstrable training/qualifications in welding, steel fixing or similar.
· Experience of structural steelwork and steel/rotating product installation would be an advantage.
· Electrical awareness and training would be an advantage.
· Good communication skills, able to interact effectively with Clients and colleagues.
· A good level of physical fitness is preferred, appropriate to the heavy installation activities involved.
· Experience within the UK water industry is preferable, experience of installing scraper bridges would be a distinct advantage.
· Willingness to travel regionally and nationwide on a regular basis (including overnight stays), and occasionally to the company's headquarters in Ireland as required.
· Full driving licence, any existing endorsements must be declared in the application.
Package:
· Competitive salary/OTE, negotiable according to skills and experience.
· Expenses scheme, including hotel/lodging accommodation provided where required.
· Employee Assistance Programme including health screening and independent advice services.
· Company pension scheme.
· Access to training and development.
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Robert Hurst Group Ltd
Vita House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7PG, United Kingdom
01256 817878