Mechanical Fitter

We are recruiting three Mechanical Fitters to join our growing MEICA maintenance team supporting the Environment Agency across the North West region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term framework delivering the maintenance, repair, refurbishment and installation of critical mechanical assets that support flood defence, water management and environmental infrastructure throughout the region. Based from our Warrington office, you will work across operational sites throughout the North West, undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance activities on a wide range of mechanical equipment and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Planned preventative maintenance of mechanical assets and equipment; Reactive maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs; Installation, refurbishment and replacement of pumps, gearboxes, valves and associated plant; Mechanical fitting and assembly activities on a range of industrial equipment; Alignment, maintenance and repair of rotating equipment; Inspection and condition assessment of mechanical systems; Supporting commissioning and testing activities; Assisting with minor project and improvement works; Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation; Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures and legislative requirements; Completing maintenance records and reports accurately; Promoting safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives; Participation in an on-call rota where required

Requirements

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent; Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience; Full UK Driving Licence; Mechanical maintenance within industrial, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing or engineering environments; Experience working on pumps, valves, pipework, gearboxes and rotating equipment; Fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical systems; Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance specifications; Strong commitment to safe systems of work

Nice to have

Working within water, wastewater, flood defence or environmental infrastructure sectors; Confined Space certification; CSCS card; SSSTS or other site supervision qualifications; Experience working on operational client sites; Knowledge of MEICA maintenance environments

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate; Weekly pay; Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates; Weekend and night shift uplifts where applicable; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Company contributory pension scheme; Life insurance; Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards; Up to 3 paid volunteer days each year; Employee Assistance Programme; Ongoing training and development opportunities; Clear career progression pathways within a leading engineering business; Private medical insurance; Westfield health scheme