Mechanical Fitter

Gap Technical Ltd

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month

Widnes, Cheshire WA8 7ST

£35,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Mechanical Fitter position is available in Widnes, offering a salary of £36,900 and requiring candidates to have completed an apprenticeship or hold equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline, such as NVQ level 3.
The role involves designing, selecting, maintaining, and installing mechanical equipment, as well as performing preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
Candidates will participate in confined space and First Aid training, and be part of the site Emergency Response team, with overtime available after 40 hours at premium rates.
Experience in a manufacturing background is advantageous, along with good computer skills and knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
The application deadline for this position is December 27, 2024, and interested candidates can apply by submitting their CV through the designated application process.

Mechanical Fitter

£36,900

Widnes

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Fitter / Technician / Craftsman to work at their facility based near Widnes

Performance Objectives

Design, select, maintain and install mechanical equipment
Carry out mechanical preventive maintenance
Fault location / diagnosis / repair
Will be expected to undertake confined space training
Will be expected to undertake First Aid training
Will be expected to participate in the site Emergency Response team
Will be expected to participate in various improvement initiatives
Overtime will be available after 40 hours have been worked in a week, overtime premium rates are paid at time and a half on Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays.
The candidate would be expected to be on an on-call rota (one week in four) covering critical breakdowns.

Person Specification

Must hold apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in a Mechanical discipline i.e. NVQ level 3 or C&G Apprenticeship. Further relevant qualifications would be advantageous
Good computer skills are essential.
Experience of using preventive maintenance software is an advantage.
A working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act is essential
Experience in the chemical industry is not vital but a manufacturing background would be advantageous
Lean Manufacturing knowledge (5S, Kaizen & 7 wastes) advantageous
Metal and/or plastic fabrication.
Rotating equipment overhauls
Hydraulic/pneumatics systems
Pipework and flange making/breaking
Knowledge of steam boiler and air compressor plant

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Closing Date: 27/12/2024

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