Shift Fitter

Our client based in Hartlepool are looking to recruit an experienced Shift Fitter to work for a large Chemical Manufacturer.

If you’re looking for secure, long-term work with a company known for quality, innovation, and looking after its people, this is a great opportunity for you.

Job Title: Shift Fitter

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (£6000 Shift Allowance)

Location: Hartlepool

Summary:

Shift Fitter's within the engineering team are concerned with the fault diagnosis, routine servicing, repair, maintenance and testing of complex plant, machinery and associated components and, on occasions, the installation of machinery used within their areas.

Role Responsibilities:

• Have the required competencies to assemble, position and install, carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on, test and diagnose faults in, repair, remove and replace, and disassemble mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant.
• Understand the relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices, including their responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures.
• Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area, materials and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect actions in these areas.
• Be able to read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals, and to follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules.
• Understand which tools and equipment to use, and when, and will follow relevant training, methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use.
• Understand their responsibilities for ensuring the care and security of tools and equipment used.
• Understand the types of defects and testing anomalies that can occur, how to identify them, and what action to take.
• Be able to handle a range of digital information, technology and equipment to support work related tasks and to communicate information.

Key Requirements:

• ECITB or other relevant apprenticeship, or
• HNC/D with appropriate experience
• Awareness of CompEx working practices
• Given the hazardous chemical nature of the working environment within the business, the overall risk control strategy will require mechanical technicians to be familiar with, and work within, a formal Permit to Work (PTW) system.
• Compliance with a specific company or site Safety Management System (SMS) will also be required
• A working knowledge of food industry practices would be beneficial.