Mechanical Fitter(£16-20 per hour permanent)
MECHANICAL FITTER ROLE
Role Summary
• To provide client mechanical support in the form of mechanical activities such as installation, repair, service requirements.
• To support Electricians on mechanical aspect of the work.
• To help improve mechanical assets through innovations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Monitor and advise management of progress and highlight areas outside of scope of delivery.
• Test mechanical systems, equipment, apparatus using testing devices such as vibration sensors and infra-red cameras, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
• Inspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair.
• Complete works as directed by site supervisors and project managers.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools, test equipment and power tools.
• Be able to conduct mechanical tasks such as pump replacement, screens and pipework installation, alignments, valve problem solving, installation, fault finding, and read drawings.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pumping systems equipment.
• Ensure contractual response times are adhered to and site team is updated.
• Reacting to emergency and shutdown works
• Complete Point of Work Risk Assessments
• Ensure clear understanding of Risk Assessment & Method Statement.
• Prepare and submit generic work and progress reports when required.
• Read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings, station drawings and schematics.
Knowledge and Experience
• Possess GCSE or an equivalent standard in English and Maths.
• Successfully completed a modern apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering.
• Relevant experience with engineering environment (preferred but not essential)
Hold:
o CSCS or equivalent
o EUSR Water and Sewage (Preferred not essential)
o PASMA (Desired but not essential)
o IPAF (Desired but not essential)
o Confined space – high risk (Desired but not essential)
o Abrasive wheels (Desired but not essential)
• Working knowledge of pipework, screens, pumps, and motors.
• Experience in on-site engineering environment is essential.
• Hard working, good communication skills and conscientious
• Maintain a positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative, be self-motivated and work part of a team.
• Previous experience in the water industry (preferred not essential)
Health Safety and Environment
• Provide the highest standard of Health and Safety.
• Take a proactive approach to Environmental, Health & Safety requirements