Mechanical Fitter East Hyde/Bedfordshire

Mechanical Fitter(£16-20 per hour permanent) MECHANICAL FITTER ROLE Role Summary • To provide client mechanical support in the form of mechanical activities such as installation, repair, service requirements. • To support Electricians on mechanical aspect of the work. • To help improve mechanical assets through innovations. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Monitor and advise management of progress and highlight areas outside of scope of delivery. • Test mechanical systems, equipment, apparatus using testing devices such as vibration sensors and infra-red cameras, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems. • Inspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair. • Complete works as directed by site supervisors and project managers. • Assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools, test equipment and power tools. • Be able to conduct mechanical tasks such as pump replacement, screens and pipework installation, alignments, valve problem solving, installation, fault finding, and read drawings. • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pumping systems equipment. • Ensure contractual response times are adhered to and site team is updated. • Reacting to emergency and shutdown works • Complete Point of Work Risk Assessments • Ensure clear understanding of Risk Assessment & Method Statement. • Prepare and submit generic work and progress reports when required. • Read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings, station drawings and schematics. Knowledge and Experience • Possess GCSE or an equivalent standard in English and Maths. • Successfully completed a modern apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering. • Relevant experience with engineering environment (preferred but not essential) Hold: o CSCS or equivalent o EUSR Water and Sewage (Preferred not essential) o PASMA (Desired but not essential) o IPAF (Desired but not essential) o Confined space – high risk (Desired but not essential) o Abrasive wheels (Desired but not essential) • Working knowledge of pipework, screens, pumps, and motors. • Experience in on-site engineering environment is essential. • Hard working, good communication skills and conscientious • Maintain a positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure. • Ability to work on own initiative, be self-motivated and work part of a team. • Previous experience in the water industry (preferred not essential) Health Safety and Environment • Provide the highest standard of Health and Safety. • Take a proactive approach to Environmental, Health & Safety requirements