Mechanical Plant Fitter | £24 per hour (depending on experience)

Overview:

Our client is responsible for the servicing, installation and upgrading a variety of plant equipment across the south coast. Most of the work sits within a triangle from Dorset in the west, London and along towards southern Kent in the east.

The projects range in size and scope from a few days onsite to several months. The list of current contracts is vast including several with budgets into the millions, there are also dozens of others expected to come online within the next few months. The business we’re working in partnership with have recruited several new employees in recent months and boast an exceptional retention rate.

This Mechanical Plant Fitter role offers variety daily and that will test your skills hourly. You’ve possibly learnt all you can within your current position and are now looking for a business who can offer progression within a stable environment. The position will involve working on lots of one-off projects where you’ll get exposure to mechanical systems as well as lots of pumps, generators, and general fabrication. Successful candidates haven’t been a master of all trades but at least a master of one! Typically, from either a heavy plant fitting or metalworking background.

Owing to the variety of different sites that you’ll be servicing you’ll be expected to travel and stay away if the project is further afield.

Employer/Package

This Mechanical Plant Fitter position is working for an established engineering company that provide high-quality, bespoke, and tailored solutions that meet the ever-evolving demands of the industry. They have been operating for almost 20 years and work on various special projects. The successful Mechanical Plant Fitter will benefit from:

Working day shifts Monday – Friday 07.00 - 16.00
Well-equipped shopfloor
Friendly work environment
Life Insurance
Recognition Scheme
Continuous Training
Highly competitive rates
Overtime paid at a premium
Overnight bonuses when working away
Excellent opportunities for progression and personal development

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Plant Fitter, some of your responsibilities will include:

Working across the south coast at various sites
Installing new equipment, often in challenging environments
Testing and commission post installation
Refurbishment and upgrading of older systems
Fabricating bespoke parts on demand (welding / sheet metal work / machining)
Often working outside no matter what the weather (full kit provided)
Operating hand, power tools & heavy equipment
Preparing and finishing components
Ensuring that your workspace is maintained
Checking that the quality of your work is to the standard expected
Working from drawings and job specifications on each job
Planning travel
Liaising with both HQ and the customer when onsite
Completing paperwork as required

Background

Owing to the variety of skills involved in this position we’d be keen to hear from applicants with prior experience with:

Manual machining
Welding and Fabrication
Plant maintenance / fitting
Utilities fitter

You must be skilled in one of the above to be considered.

As a successful Mechanical Plant Fitter, you’ll likely be from:

A mechanical fitting role, possible on heavy plant or agricultural equipment
Utilities background – sewerage, water or gas
Engineering workshop – welding & fabricating or heaving machining
Possibly used a MIG welder to either tack or weld thick plate steel

There will be some tickets required for the role, although for the right applicant training will be provided:

CSCS Card
IPAF is desirable but not essential
PASMA is desirable but not essential
COSHH Awareness

Interested?

As this role has so much to offer, both with regards to variety the package, we’re expecting a large number of applications. To apply please ensure you’ve submitted your current CV and any additional information you feel would be of use.

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Mechanical Fitter