Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter – Tredegar

Salary:  starting from £32,240.00 per year – Plus overtime available

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working hours: Monday – Friday

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a fast-growing engineering company.

Main Duties:

• Assisting with the installation of new machinery and equipment.
• Scheduling and carrying out maintenance.
• Performing necessary repairs and assisting during breakdowns.
• Ability to work from drawings supplied, and to draw up work from site visits.
• Some ability, if required, to operate machinery such as, lathes, milling, drilling, brake press, guillotine, and drilling etc.
• Hydraulics and/or Pneumatics knowledge.
• Must be a good team player, however, also able to work using your own initiative.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and wearing the correct uniform and PPE.
• Keep a neat and tidy workspace.

About You:

Skills & Experience

• ONC/Full Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Overall broad knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with hand-held and power tools to assist work.

Additions (Preferred)

• Experience of working in food and pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with, or knowledge of conveyor systems.
• Fork truck and IPAF license is an advantage /or willingness to be trained in these operations.
• Willingness to work at height as part of our operation. This could be either on scaffolding, ladders, or powered machines (such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts etc).
• Willingness to train as confined space operative (this is work we carry out but if candidates meet other requirements, then this could be considered at that time).
• Willingness to be trained on new equipment the company invests in.