Mechanical Fitter

An Opportunity Has Arisen for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established waste management and energy production company. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £38,500 - £42,400.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all electrical equipment, performing proactive and reactive maintenance while contributing to defect rectification and preventative measures.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Perform planned maintenance following computerised job cards and report any irregularities.
2. Deliver mechanical services across the plant while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
3. Collaborate with operations personnel for fault finding, testing, and process modifications, ensuring defects are rectified in line with the reporting system.
4. Carry out isolations as required, in coordination with maintenance and operations requests.
5. Respond promptly to breakdowns to support continuous plant availability.
6. Work alongside contractors during outages for major maintenance tasks.
7. Monitor stock levels and report when spare parts or consumables require reordering.

What We Are Looking For:

1. Previously worked as a Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter or in a similar role.
2. Proven experience in an industrial or engineering environment.
3. Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a mechanical discipline.
4. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
5. HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous).
6. Experience working at heights or with MEWPs is beneficial.
7. Strong understanding of health and safety practices, including risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.

What's On Offer:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunity to develop technical expertise in a complex and dynamic plant.
3. Ongoing training and development with access to the latest tools and equipment.
4. Supportive and collaborative team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to take your career to the next level!