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Mechanical Fitter
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 17.77 - 17.77 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dover, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity as a Mechanical Fitter, working from our Dover workshop.
Reporting through the Workshop & Site Supervisors, who in turn report to the Operations Manager, this role is a "hands on" position working in the field of Mechanical Engineering both in our workshop and onsite.
All aspects of onsite health and safety are to be adhered to, thus ensuring the company meets its requirements and objectives within the policies and procedures for quality (ISO 9001), the environment (ISO 14001) and health & safety (ISO 45001).
The successful candidate will be required to:
Dismantle all types of mechanical equipment, such as (but not limited to) pumps, motors, gearboxes, screens etc
Inspect the dismantled components, including taking tolerance measurements, shaft run outs, and assessing/understanding the recommended repair method
Fault finding on equipment such as pumps, gearboxes etc - specialist equipment is provided by the company
Under the guidance and instruction of the Operations Manager, carry out the repair/refurbishment of the mechanical equipment
Work on Water Utility, Power Industry, Food, Paper, Petroleum and Government sites as part of a mechanical & electrical team
Onsite removal and installation of mechanical equipment including working at height, within confined spaces, in sewerage and potable water environments etc
Ideal Skills, Training & Qualifications (but not essential):
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, preferably with a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Water Utilities and/or Power Industry experience is advantageous)
Full UK driving licence
Experience of, or a good understanding of, onsite health and safety rules and regulations
Confined space trained or a good understanding of confined spaces - training can be provided
Watery Hygiene trained or a good understanding of sewerage/clean water hygiene - training can be provided
The ability to work alone but also be an excellent communicator when working within a team
Good organisational skills with a strong ability to multi-task
This role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company, with a solid customer base, and a vision for the future which includes promotion and new roles/responsibilities.
The position is full time (40 hours per week minimum), and includes plenty of overtime opportunities and a call out rota system. There are 25 days annual leave, plus the statutory bank holidays included. The pay is very competitive, with an immediate enrolment within the company pension schemeBefore You Apply
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