Mechanical Fitter

2 weeks ago

Pontypool, Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Thrive group Full time

About the Role

Thrive Oldham is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team at our Blaenavon facility. As a Mechanical Fitter, you will play a crucial role in supporting Operations in achieving maximum uptime, reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly to operational priorities, seeking clarity from Operations or Maintenance Management when necessary.
  • Support production activities by ensuring minimum response times to equipment breakdowns.
  • Execute tasks in line with the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule, adhering to all statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines and internal risk assessments.
  • Assist in the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
  • Work alongside sub-contractors as required and take the lead in such circumstances.
  • Identify key spares requirements.
  • Fully utilize the Pirana CMMS.
  • Complete all repair and maintenance documentation to achieve full compliance with regulatory guidelines and company Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Formally trained through an engineering apprenticeship, preferably to NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent.
  • Computer literate.
  • Broad range of experience in all aspects of maintenance in heavy engineering environments.
  • Familiarity with operating CMMS packages.
  • Experience of maintaining both CNC and manual machine tools.
  • Experience of maintaining and fault-finding on large, complex hydraulic systems.
  • Experience of maintaining heavy pressing or stamping equipment.

Working Arrangements

  • Competitive salary.
  • 4 shift pattern options.
  • Shift allowance paid at 16%.

Benefits

  • Holidays - 33 days per annum (option to take up to 5 additional unpaid days per year).
  • Pension - 6% from employer and 4% from employee.
  • Death in service - 6 x base pay.
  • Sick pay - 13 weeks full sick pay and 13 weeks half pay after 1 year's service.
  • Group Income Protection Scheme after 5 years service.
  • Maternity pay - 4 months CMP after 1 year's service.
  • Paternity pay - Up to 1 week paid and 1 week SPP after 6 months service.
  • Benefits platform - Group purchasing discounts, counselling, cycle to work, and electric car schemes.
  • Long service awards - 15 years - 1 extra day holiday pa, 25 years - £200 gift or cash grossed up, 40 years - £1000 gift or cash grossed up.

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