Mechanical Fitter

Job Description:

Purpose: As part of our client’s on-going investment in our UK-based resource pool, they now have a vacancy for a Mechanical Fitter to join their Delivery Team, focusing on the assembly and installation of large fabricated products such as settlement tank scraper bridges, gravity thickeners, aerators and access steelwork.

Suitability: The role would suit a flexible, enthusiastic and organised individual with a strong work ethic and water industry experience. They will need to be self-motivated, a good communicator and willing to work in a small business environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carrying out on-site mechanical installation works associated with a range of scraper bridges and other fabricated products for wastewater and water treatment plants. These are heavy fabricated steel structures and experience in this type of work is essential.
• Adherence to required standards, policies and statutory regulations for Health & Safety.
• Ensuring that all systems are installed, tested and commissioning to relevant British, ISO and client standards.
• Completing repairs, upgrades and refurbishment works to existing installed systems.
• Applying industry best practice and workmanship to ensure a ‘right first time’ outcome is achieved during installation.
• Working with mild and stainless steelwork – cutting, grinding, welding, fixing, etc.
• Working with various types of pipework – stainless, ductile, mild steel, etc.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other contractors.
• Complying with all relevant Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work Plans, and working in a safe and responsible manner at all times. 
• Completion of daily reports and ensuring company HSQE policies are maintained for all activities.
• Identifying and promoting new ideas and improvements to the business via the appropriate reporting mechanisms.
• Other duties may arise from time to time that are consistent with the job-holder’s knowledge and skills and are needed to effectively perform the role.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Engineering or similar qualification, ideally to City & Guilds / HNC or equivalent level.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role within the utilities and/or M&E industrial sectors.
• Candidates should have experience in steelwork assembly, welding and site mechanical works.
• Demonstrable training/qualifications in welding, steel fixing or similar.
• Experience of structural steelwork and steel/rotating product installation would be an advantage.
• Electrical awareness and training would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills, able to interact effectively with Clients and colleagues.
• A good level of physical fitness is preferred, appropriate to the heavy installation activities involved. 
• Experience within the UK water industry is preferable, experience of installing scraper bridges would be a distinct advantage.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationwide on a regular basis (including overnight stays), and occasionally to the company’s headquarters in Ireland as required.
• Full driving licence, any existing endorsements must be declared in the application.

Package:

• Competitive salary/OTE, negotiable according to skills and experience.
• Expenses scheme, including hotel/lodging accommodation provided where required.
• Employee Assistance Programme including health screening and independent advice services.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to training and development.