Mechanical Fitter

Purpose of role

Unitspark are an Electrical and Mechanical Engineering contractor working within the UK construction industry, mainly within Water Utilities, delivering specialist projects with individual values ranging from £1K to £1M.

The Mechanical Fitter will provide mechanical expertise for the installation, maintenance and testing of complex mechanical systems. You will work with minimal supervision, often leading projects and mentoring junior staff members of apprentices to ensure all work meets current safety regulations and quality standards. For individual projects, they will report to the assigned Project Manager, however, dependent on experience they could be expected to accept ownership of certain lower valued contracts.

This role will require the ability to effectively liaise with internal and external clients / contractors in a polite, professional and courteous manner, providing electrical installation and controls technical support requirements for multiple projects company wide.

Key responsibilities

Typical (non-exhaustive) duties may include: -

• To follow, read & sign the RAMS (Risk & Method Statements)
• Be able to read, understand and follow design drawings 2D/3D
• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components and systems according to specifications and engineering drawings.
• Mechanical Installations & Repairs including Pumps, Fans & Gearboxes
• Pipework and valve installation, small to large diameter
• Install, service and repairs to Penstocks and Flap Valves
• General Steel Work, Handrail, Ladders, Platforms
• Erection of lifting gantries
• Mechanical maintenance and servicing of plant
• Working on a variety of sites, some projects short duration works while other projects more established
• Develop and maintain good Client relationships
• Participate in a call-out rota to cover Clients 24/7 reactive breakdowns
• Adhere to Companies Policies, Procedures & Legal Practices
• Adhere to the Companies Health & Safety Policies & Procedures
• Adhere to the Companies Quality Management system.
• Adhere to the site-specific rules & regulations & to leave sites clean & tidy
• Qualifications and Skills
• CSCS card
• Formal Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G/NVQ or similar)
• Practical onsite experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organise and manage time effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with other teams within the company
• Understanding of Engineering drawings
• Understand Health & Safety
• Full UK driving license (paid door to door)
• Desirable for the role
• CP1/2 – Confined Space
• Utilities industry experience
• EUSR clean water card
• SSSTS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22.00-£24.00 per hour

Experience

* Mechanical knowledge: 6 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person