Mechanical Fitter

Frequent overtime paid at 150%, 9% combined pension contributions, companywide bonus scheme and the chance to become a part of a globally operating organisation are just a few of the perks that the Mechanical Fitter will enjoy whilst working with this impressive Engineering business.

This award-winning organisation was recently ranked as one of the top 25 Manufacturing employers worldwide. Since their establishment over 160 years ago, they have become a household name within a number of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Power Generation, and now employ over 15,000 people across 180 facilities worldwide.

This position is based in ELLON workshop, meaning that the Mechanical Fitter will be easily able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Aberdeen, Dyce, Peterhead and Inverurie.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

1. Dismantling, refurbishing and re-assembling industrial rotating equipment including Pumps, Gearboxes, Generators and Motors
2. Repair of components, fitting and pinning wear rings, bushes, pressure testing and dynamic impellor balancing
3. Assembly of complex pumps in line with inspection report, operator specifications and work instructions
4. Liaising with the Technical Quality Department to detail & record findings, as well as advising on repair requirements

The successful Mechanical Fitter will have:

1. IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Formal qualifications within Engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, HND, BTEC or similar)
2. Stable work history & experience working within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment
3. Strong & stable experience building, assembling, servicing, maintaining or repairing industrial rotating equipment (motors, generators, pumps, gearboxes, valves, compressors, turbines etc.)

Working Hours of the Mechanical Fitter:
37 Hours per week, spread across a regular day shift pattern:

1. Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00
2. Friday - 07:00 to 13:00

In return, the Mechanical Fitter will receive:

1. Annual Salary: £43,226.00 (£22.46 per hour)
2. Annual Bonus: Up to £1,800.00
3. Frequent Overtime Available: Paid at time and a half
4. Holiday Allowance: 34 Days per annum including public holidays
5. 9% Combined pension contribution (4% employer / 5% employee)

To apply for the Mechanical Fitter position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information.