Mechanical Fitter

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Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 15 days

Blaydon-On-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE21 4EW

£17.5 - £22 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter is available at a well-established company in Blaydon-On-Tyne.
The position is full-time and permanent, with a salary ranging from £17.50 to £22.00 per hour depending on experience.
The company specializes in the repair and refurbishment of power transformers and associated high voltage equipment.
Candidates should have good overall trade knowledge and technical competence, with experience in power transformers or HV substations being beneficial but not essential.
Most work will require traveling away from home, with lodging allowances and nightly expenses provided.

An excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established company based in Blaydon-On-Tyne!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Starting from £17.50 per hour to £22.00 per hour dependent on experience

The Company:

Established 40 years ago, the company are a specialist electrical/mechanical contractor to the electrical supply industry and other large consumers of electricity. The company specialises in repair and refurbishment of power transformers and associated high voltage plant.

Due to a rapidly expanding order book and customer base, they are now looking to employ a Time Served Mechanical Fitter to work in a small multi-skilled team working within high voltage substations throughout the UK.

The Role:

Refurbishment, maintenance and installation of Power Transformers and associated equipment throughout the UK
Ensuring works are completed to the required standard
Ensuring that all safety and quality paperwork is adhered to and completed correctly
Completion of training to enhance skills for specific tasks

Candidate Requirement:

Although not essential experience of working on power transformers or within HV substations would be of benefit. A good overall trade knowledge and technical competence is however essential.

Additional information

Most works will be working away from home with occasional weekend and bank holiday working required. Lodging allowance will be paid while away along with nightly expenses. Pay will be competitive and based on experience. Necessary training will be provided the company and the successful applicant may need to carryout authorisation training for various electricity companies throughout the UK.

If you feel that you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now with you CV

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.

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