Skilled Fitter

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chart Full time £37,500 - £53,500 per year

 
The Role 

The main purpose of the Skilled Fitter is as follows: 

Assemble Screw Compressors to Engineering/Contract Specification. 

Test Screw Compressors hydraulically and pneumatically to specification

We are offering a starting salary of £37,500 for this role, rising to £39,000 after completing training. Maximum earnings including the x1.33 shift pattern and overtime is £53,500. The team currently operate a three-shift rotating structure with a rate of x1.33, consisting of early shift (6am-2pm), back shift (2pm-10pm) and night shift (10pm-6am), Sunday Night - Friday Early. Additional overtime available out with the standard shift pattern (All overtime at 1.5).

Who are we?

Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden. Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets

What will you do? 

Assemble Screw Compressors to Engineering Drawings and Contract Specifications. 

Adhere to relevant instructions contained within SOPs/ WSI's on the assembly of Screw Compressors to ensure that each compressor is built to specific standards. 

Conform to all aspects of HCO Quality Management system including the fulfilment of all relevant procedures, including all WSIs to ensure conformance to international standards. 

Deliver Quality product in a timely manner whilst contributing to efficient and effective manufacturing principles to ensure compliance with cost forecasts. 

Contribute & comply with accurate collation of Shop Floor documentation information. To ensure compliance to internal and external requirements. 

Provide training support for Apprentices and work colleagues to ensure appropriate skill transfer. 

Interact & respond to all aspects of HBE supporting cost reduction, efficiency, delivery and  Quality improvements 

Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environmental and the minimisation of environmental impact. 

Dispose of all waste in accordance with site waste segregation requirements. 

Skills, knowledge & behaviours

Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours

Recognised Mechanical fitting apprenticeship and relevant qualifications.Rotating equipment experience i.e. compressors, pump and turbines.Experience in a Mechanical testing environment and familiar with related safety procedures and processes.Engineering Drawing interpretation abilityGood communication skills

Desirable skills, knowledge & behaviours

Previous experience of precision manufacturing & assembly processesLifting & Slinging and forklift certificationElectrical systems awarenessFlexibilityLean Manufacturing SkillsGeneral Environmental Health & Safety awarenessOur Benefits 
A competitive salary of £37,500, rising to £39,000 upon completion of training. Also the opportunity to earn shift allowance with the team currently operating a three-shift rotating structure with a rate of x1.33, consisting of early shift (6am-2pm), back shift (2pm-10pm) and night shift (10pm-6am), Sunday Night - Friday Early. Additional overtime available out with the standard shift pattern (All overtime at 1.5).Generous holiday entitlement package totally 33 days annual leave Howden Pension Plan, with a max employer contribution of 7% Healthcare cash plan Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.Group Income Protection plan.Opportunity to be involved in our ESG 'Bright Future' initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.Dedicated Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc. Training & Development Opportunities.Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay. 

Chart is an equal opportunity employer 

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person's race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

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