Mechanical Fitter Contractor
Wolviston Management Services
This is a key, hands-on role within a demanding production environment, varied mechanical work and the opportunity to be part of a skilled engineering team supporting critical plant and equipment.
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a wide range of mechanical plant and machinery. Working in a safety-critical environment, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production.
This role would suit a time-served mechanical fitter with experience in heavy industry who takes pride in high standards of workmanship and safe working practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial plant
- Strip, inspect, overhaul and reassemble mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors and rotating machinery
- Perform mechanical installations, alignments and repairs to site standards
- Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions
- Work from engineering drawings, manuals and specifications
- Support shutdowns, breakdowns and improvement projects as required
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental procedures
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and reports
- Work collaboratively with electrical, operations and engineering teams
- Time-served Mechanical Fitter with a recognised apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
- Proven experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing or process environments
- Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics and mechanical systems
- Ability to fault-find and work independently under pressure
- A proactive, safety-focused mindset with attention to detail
- Experience of permits to work and safe systems of work (advantageous)
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
- Structured working environment with strong safety culture
- Opportunity to work on complex, heavy industrial equipment
- Supportive engineering team and ongoing development
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