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Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Mobile)
Location: Cumbria, England
Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team at a large nuclear site. This mobile position involves operating, maintaining, and installing building services across the site. You'll be responsible for both new and existing mechanical systems, ensuring they meet the performance standards required by the contract, client, and our company procedures. This role requires minimal supervision and the ability to work across various locations on the site.
About the Role:
As a Mechanical Fitter in the Facilities Management industry, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of building systems that are critical to the client's facilities. Your responsibilities will include the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on mechanical systems across the nuclear site.
- Installation: Install new mechanical systems and equipment as required, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client specifications.
- Health & Safety: Strictly adhere to safety protocols, including risk assessments and method statements, to protect yourself and others on site.
- Client Liaison: Work closely with client representatives to discuss mechanical issues and implement appropriate solutions, particularly regarding health & safety. ? Subcontractor Management: Coordinate with and oversee subcontractors working across various mechanical workstreams on site.
- Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergency breakdowns and ensure the prompt repair of critical systems.
Person Specification:
- A strong understanding of nuclear site non-core operational practices is advantageous. ? In-depth knowledge of health & safety practices, particularly in a high-risk environment. ? High standards of workmanship and attention to detail in the mechanical trade.
- Proven ability to collaborate with subcontractors and client representatives.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a mechanical fitter in a similar environment. ? Physically capable of performing manual tasks and moving across large site areas.
- Flexibility regarding working hours, including overtime and weekend shifts.
Qualifications & Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting or an equivalent trade qualification. ? Full clean driving license.
- IOSH Working Safely certification (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer:
- Virtual GP: 24/7 access to expert medical advice via video or phone for you and your family.
- Financial Wellbeing Support: Salary Finance schemes allow you to access up to 50% of your earned pay before payday and offer competitive loans.
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Choices): Options to purchase extra holidays, critical illness insurance, dental care, or technology products.
- High Street Discounts: Get exclusive offers from well-known retailers, gyms, and more through our MiDeals platform.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme and Life Cover of up to 4 times your salary. ? Enhanced Pension Contributions and Save-as-You-Earn Scheme. Recognition Scheme: Monthly and annual cash prizes, with a top prize of £10,000 for outstanding performance.
- Career Development: We offer diverse training opportunities to support your professional growth and ensure your skills remain top-notch.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
