Carbon60 are currently looking for a Mechanical fitter to join a client of ours based in Cardiff. This position is a temp to perm position carrying out maintenance and repair to rotating equipment.
Working Hours/Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours/week, 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday,
Hourly rates for this position are based on skillset and experience.
Band 2 £32,177/ annum, £16.50/hour
Band 3 £34,184/annum, £17.53/hour
Band 4 £36,984/annum, £18.97/hour
Main duties & responsibilities:
You will carry out Repairs to all types of industrial equipment including AC and DC motors, Motorised Gearboxes, Gearbox's, Pumps, Fan units, Generators and other associated rotating equipment
Size of component can vary significantly from one job to the next - could be a fractional horse powered fan unit, then next one could be a 5-ton DC mill motor or large vertical pump.
You will have the ability to fault find and identify and rectify defects and worn / damaged components
Advantageous to have basic electrical testing capability to assess electrical condition of AC & DC components - will be taking examination to verify and won't be working alone
Have sound mechanical engineering knowledge to identify and rectify faulty and worn / damaged components
You will be flexible and be prepared to work the hours required in a demanding and busy 24 / 7 service orientated environment
Participate in call out rota as required
Site working experience and CCNSG passport is advantageous not essential, can be certified to do so
Essential skills / experience / qualifications:
Any prior experience with DC motors and pumps in a maintenance capacity highly desirable
Any electrical DC repair work advantageous
Engineering background, NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC City and Guilds or equivalent
Time served also applicable
Need to have practical skillset as well as academic understanding
Able to meet physical demands of the role
Understanding of repairing rotating equipment even without direct prior experience
Manual machining/lathing experience advantageous
Understanding engineering technical drawings
About our client:
Our client is a leading Specialised Industrial Service Provider, making remarkable a reality every single day.
They offer a wide range of innovative and high-quality industrial service solutions with the overall mission to make "industry work better". You might just see O-rings and valves, but to us, they help power the world.
They know their hard-working people are the backbone of their mission, providing their customers with specialist knowledge and hands-on service.
This is where you come in!
Why our client?
With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, a supportive environment is never far away.
And even though they're proud to be part of the manufacturing industry, their opportunities extend far beyond warehouse jobs. You might be a fitter in Cork, a workshop engineer in Aberdeen, or a customer operations manager in Hull - wherever you are, your specialism is our strength. Collectively, they all have incredible expertise, and they know it takes dedication and hard work to get there.
Our client is committed to building a community - it's the people you work with; it's the support you receive from your manager; it's the technical specialism that is at the core of everything we do.
If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please contact Shelby Agius at Carbon60 Fareham on
Once you become a permanent employee you will qualify for the following benefits.
25 days plus bank holidays annual holiday entitlement
Ability to purchase an additional 5 days holiday subject to scheme rules
Contributory Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance
Up to 1 day's paid leave to concentrate on your wellbeing
A full integrated Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 helpline for emotional and practical support, as well as financial and legal support including:
Unlimited mental health support from qualified mental healthcare professionals
24/7, unlimited remote GP appointments - so you can get fast access to a doctor at a time convenient to you
Six 1-2-1 nutritional video consultations per year
Six 1-2-1 digitally delivered personal training sessions per year
360 Wellbeing Score - take just four short assessments to get your score and unlock six 1-2-1 lifestyle coaching sessions per year
Physiotherapy - eight sessions a year shared between you and your partner
Medical second opinions
Savings and discounts for savings on weekly costs
On-demand wellness content, plus our Wellbeing Calendar, which is packed with podcasts, articles, webinars and more to help manage your wellbeing
Company Sick Pay from day 1
Group Income Protection - after a period of sickness absence
Long service recognition
Free unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
Free Branded workwear
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