Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter

Pertemps North Midlands

Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ DOE + Overtime
Job Type: Minimum 6 month contract (Discussion after)

Our client is a well-established engineering company specialising in the maintenance, refurbishment and servicing of industrial equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Technician / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team based in Swadlincote.

The Role
As a Mechanical Service Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing and rebuilding specialist industrial processing machinery to OEM standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Inspect, diagnose and repair industrial processing equipment.
  • Dismantle, inspect and rebuild machinery to OEM specifications.
  • Replace bearings, shafts, seals and rotating components.
  • Carry out precision alignment and mechanical assembly.
  • Diagnose mechanical failures, structural fatigue and component wear.
  • Produce detailed inspection reports and technical documentation.
  • Assist with installation and commissioning of refurbished equipment.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety whilst working in the workshop and on customer sites.
Applicants should have experience working on industrial processing equipment, ideally including:
Vibratory Equipment
  • Vibratory screens
  • Vibratory feeders
  • Exciter units
  • Eccentric drive systems
Magnetic Separation Equipment
  • Eddy Current Separators (ECS)
  • Permanent and Electromagnetic Overband Magnets
  • Magnetic Head Pulleys
  • Magnetic Drum Separators
  • Suspension Magnets
Mechanical Skills
You should have experience with:
  • Bearing replacement
  • Mechanical rebuilds
  • Shaft alignment
  • Setting critical tolerances
  • Rotor balancing
  • Precision mechanical assembly
Applicants should be confident using precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Micrometers
  • Dial indicators
  • Vernier calipers
  • Precision measuring equipment
You'll be able to:
  • Measure wear against OEM tolerances
  • Identify bearing failures, fatigue cracking and corrosion
  • Diagnose component failures
  • Recommend appropriate repair methods
Technical ReportingThe successful candidate will be able to produce accurate:
  • Inspection reports
  • Condition assessments
  • Failure analysis reports
  • Repair recommendations
  • Costed refurbishment reports
Essential Qualifications
  • Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • CSCS Card, CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent
  • Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Qualifications
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations or equivalent
  • Experience testing electromagnetic coils
  • Gauss testing of magnetic equipment
  • Non-Destructive Testing (DPI or similar)
  • Forklift, MEWP or Overhead Crane certification
Salary: £30,000–£48,000+ depending on experience.
Benefits include:
  • Monday to Friday working (8:00am–4:30pm)
  • Company pension
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Tools allowance
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • PPE and specialist equipment provided
If you're an experienced Mechanical Service Technician or Mechanical Fitter looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected engineering business, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today
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