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Fitter
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Leiston, Suffolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Fitter to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis based in Leiston.
Main Responsibilities:
* Perform mechanical fitting, assembly, fault-finding, repair, and overhaul of industrial machinery, pumps, rotating equipment, engines, gearboxes, compressors, valves, and associated systems.
* Dismantle and reassemble equipment using appropriate tools, techniques, and tolerances.
* Replace worn or damaged components, conduct alignments, and carry out routine servicing tasks.
* Identify mechanical faults and propose corrective actions to supervisors or engineers.
* Install new mechanical equipment, components, and assemblies in accordance with drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
* Support the commissioning of new or refurbished equipment, including functional testing and verification.
* Assist in rigging, lifting, and positioning of heavy equipment (with support from riggers or lifting teams).
* Work in line with company procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
* Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with relevant engineering standards and regulations.
* Maintain accurate job sheets, inspection forms, service reports, and component traceability records.
* Follow HSE guidelines, use correct PPE, and participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings.
* Attend customer sites, power stations, industrial plants, offshore installations, or client facilities to carry out mechanical work.
* Liaise with clients professionally and represent the company to a high standard.
* Support breakdown response, outage work, shutdowns, and planned maintenance campaigns.
* Carry out mechanical assembly, refurbishment, cleaning, pressure testing, and component preparation.
* Ensure workshop equipment is operated safely and maintained correctly.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ/SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, marine, power, or oil & gas settings.
* Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating machinery, and engineering principles.
* Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
* Good problem-solving skills with a methodical and safety-focused approach.
* Experience with diesel/gas engines, pumps, gearboxes, or rotating equipment. (Desirable)
*Please note – all CVs will be reviewed and we will comeback to you as soon as we can*
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