Mechanical Fitter

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our team at The Recruitment Co. as a Maintenance Technician. As a key member of our facilities support team, you will be responsible for providing a delivery of facilities support services across our clients' site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fault Finding and Repair: Identify and rectify faults in mechanical and electromechanical equipment and control systems.
• Maintenance and Inspection: Undertake regular maintenance and inspections of plant and equipment to ensure they are functioning safely and efficiently.
• Health and Safety: Ensure that all machinery and equipment meets safety regulations and that you are aware of and comply with all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Breakdown Response: Respond promptly to breakdowns, failures, or malfunctions, and take necessary steps to rectify the issue.
• Site Walk Rounds: Conduct regular weekly walk rounds of the site to identify any facility asset deterioration and report, repair as needed.
• User Support: Respond to user requests for repair, maintenance, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Spare Management: Identify and manage spares in line with materials required.
• Equipment Setup: Set up equipment in an efficient manner, based on a sound technical understanding of the equipment and its functionality.
• Supplier Management: Liaise with and manage suppliers and contractors to ensure the best possible service is delivered to the company.
• Diagnostic Skills: Diagnose mechanical issues with equipment/facility and facilitate its repair.
• Facilities Upgrade: Support the upgrade of mechanical equipment within the test facilities.
• Confined Spaces and Height Work: Happy to work in confined spaces and at height.
• Equipment Operation: Frequent usage of a nifty lift, FLT, and scaffold towers.

Requirements:

• Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of complex mechanical, facility, and electromechanical equipment.
• Qualifications: City & Guilds or BTEC National qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering (or equivalent).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Good problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
• Task Management: Ability to work in a varied role, working effectively on multiple tasks in parallel.
• Communication Skills: Self-motivated, conscientious with the ability to communicate effectively and work either independently or as part of a team.
• Learning Ability: Able to learn quickly about new subjects and apply that learning to current tasks.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Acutely aware of all H&S aspects and a strong understanding of isolation and lockout procedures.
• Technical Skillset: Strong Mechanical and Electrical skillset, ideally with an emphasis on Mechanical Engineering.
• Facilities Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive test facilities such as MTS hydraulic systems and environmental test.
• Attitude and Flexibility: Flexible and responsive attitude to go above and beyond when required.
• Pressure Management: Ability to remain focused in high-pressure situations.
• Computer Literacy: Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Office programs.
• Health and Safety Knowledge: Good Health & Safety knowledge and attitude - understanding of and experience of carrying out risk assessments.
• Preventative Maintenance: To work in support of a preventative maintenance strategy. Undertaking work of a predictive preventive and repair nature.
• KPIs: Meet and exceed set KPIs for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Contractor Supervision: Ensure contractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes.
• Maintenance Records: Document and communicate as necessary comprehensive maintenance records.
• Driving License: Full UK driving licence.