Mechanical Fitter

Description:

Key Responsibilities

* Install, assemble, maintain, and repair mechanical plant, equipment, and machinery

* Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications, and job instructions

* Carry out fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs to minimise downtime

* Perform routine preventative maintenance in line with schedules

* Fit and align pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, seals, and other mechanical components

* Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment safely and accurately

* Carry out site installation work, including on-site fitting and commissioning

* Complete accurate job reports, timesheets, and maintenance records

* Identify and report any equipment defects, hazards, or areas for improvement

* Work collaboratively with the wider engineering, fabrication, and project teams

* Adhere strictly to health and safety procedures and site-specific requirements

Skills & Experience Required

* Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, or similar)

* Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, maintenance, or installation role within an industrial environment

* Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including rotating equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

* Competent using precision tools and measuring equipment

* Good problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to fault-finding

* Full UK driving licence (site travel may be required)