Mechanical Fitter

A dynamic and exciting Environmental and Waste Management company are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their team in the Sunderland area!

They are a diverse and growing business that have many exciting upcoming projects, including investments to their site. Now is a great time to join their team as a Mechanical Fitter.

Salary and Benefits of the Mechanical Fitter

• Annual Salary of £36,000
• Annual Bonus
• Competitive Company Pension
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Days Based Role

About the role of Mechanical Fitter

As the Mechanical Fitter you will ensure that all tasks are conducted to good Health, Safety and Environmental practices, in line with company policies. You will be responsible for the routine maintenance, repairs and commissioning / testing of the site equipment, ensuring correct completion of jobs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completion of daily work to suitable standards using CMMS job sheets for routine maintenance, repairs and commissioning / testing of the site equipment ensuring correct completion of jobs.
• Participate in MOC discussion reviews, hazard studies, risk/task assessments and accident investigations as required.
• Work with engineering supervisor to ensure that all mechanical based project plans, improvements, repairs and shutdowns are performed to the appropriate standard / timescales.
• Identify appropriate repairs / upgrades and routine maintenance requirements are undertaken to maximise and maintain plant availability and efficiency.
• Contribute as required to the scoping and installation of capital projects including the provision of labour, supervision of contract labour, technical / process data and thorough commissioning, snagging and hand over of installed equipment.

Essential Criteria of the Mechanical Fitter

• Mechanical Fitting Qualifications (Apprenticeship etc.)
• Minimum of two years industry experience
• Engineering knowledge along with suitable practical experience for both trouble shooting and installation work
• Previous experience of working in Highly Hazardous Environments (COMAH / ATEX)

How to apply: If this role sounds like something that could be of interest to you, submit your CV direct for the Mechanical Fitter role now!