Mechanical Fitter or Senior Mechanical Fitter.

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter or a Senior Mechanical Fitter for our client who is a family-owned company located in West Bromwich in the West Midlands.

Our clients are specialists in organo-sulphur synthesis and high-pressure hydrogenation supplying organic chemistry services to a global market in quantities from grams to multi-tonnes.

They manufacture intermediates for the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others and their team of chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation.

A vacancy has arisen to join the Mechanical Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering team within a lower tier COMAH facility.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, qualified Mechanical Fitter and we are looking for an immediate start.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

Mechanical preventative and reactive maintenance work in an industrial environment working on equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, mechanical seals, pipework etc.
Mechanical plant installation and modification work.
Statutory inspections - pressure testing, plant integrity and commissioning work.
The use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
The ability to use and interpret equipment drawings, manuals, and other technical information to assist with all works.
Work in accordance with the company safe systems of work and permit to work systems.

Qualifications/Training:

Educated to RQF level 3 (e.g. City & Guilds level 3) in a practical Mechanical Fitting/Engineering discipline as a minimum.
Ideally you would have a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship.
Ideally you would also have training with MEWP's, Abrasive wheels, and Confined Spaces.

Career development will be possible with both internal and external training available.

Salary - 30k - 33k pa (DOE)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm

25 days paid holiday (and all UK Bank Holidays),
Paid sick scheme.
Free life assurance.
Stakeholder pension scheme.

If you wish to be considered for the role of Mechanical Fitter or Senior Mechanical Fitter, then please apply now.
We look forward to reviewing your application and CV.