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Lead Mechanical Fitter

Wright Engineering
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness LA12, England

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Steel Fabrications company is seeking skilled site fitters for various locations across the UK.
  • Candidates must have experience in Asphalt and Concrete Plants, along with mechanical engineering skills.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per year.
  • Successful candidates will work 12-hour shifts, 12 days on followed by 2 days off, with flexibility required for weekend work.
  • Travel and accommodation will be provided for those living outside the area, and an up-to-date CV is required for application.

We are working with a Steel Fabrications company who are currently seeking skilled and experienced site fitters for various locations around the UK.

You must have the following experience and skills gained within Asphalt / Concrete Plants and Quarry environments:

  • In-depth knowledge of asphalt plant maintenance and processes (drum and batch plants)
  • Knowledge of concrete plant maintenance and processes (dry and wet batch plants)
  • Knowledge and understanding of pneumatic systems (Rams, solenoids, pneumatic systems)
  • All round mechanical engineering experience of changing and inspecting bearings, rollers, drums, valves and gates.
  • Ability to use all hand tools associated with this industry
  • Ability to be able to MMA weld in an on-site environment
  • Ability to carry out plant inspections with regard to identifying defects and reporting issues using online systems
  • Ability to prioritise workload, set and work to timelines
  • Ability to write H&S documentation (Risk assessments, method statements) for the tasks that you will undertake and adhere to permit conditions.

Self-motivation and excellent timekeeping and attendance is a must as you will be working on customer sites with minimal supervision. 

Due to the nature of the work, you must be fully fit, be able to climb ladders/stairs and hold a Full UK driving licence.

The following qualifications and experience are also desirable:

  • Confined Space working
  • Mobile Plant Operation (MEWP, Telehandler, FEL)
  • First Aid

Days / Hours of work:

The working hours are 12 per day, 12 days on with 2 days off.  You are required to be fully flexible with regard to working hours and weekend working due to the nature of the work involved. 

Travel and accommodation will be provided to those successful candidates who live out of the area, this will be confirmed during the recruitment process. 

If you are interested in this role, please send an up-to-date CV including relevant tickets, experience and qualifications via the apply link.

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