Job Ref: 214114266

Date: 2021-07-02 14:34:13

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Several Mechanical Fitters required for a range of site based roles working throughout the United Utilities coverage area. If you have previous water industry mechanical fitting experience and are looking for a varied and challenging role, we would love to hear from you!

The overall purpose for the role is to deliver mechanical maintenance, refurbishment and new installation works including testing & pre-commissioning activities.

Key roles and responsibilities

* Carry out site surveys to understand scope of works and project requirements

* Working with mechanical equipment, pumps, pipework and gearboxes

* Swiftly and comprehensively fault-find, rectifying problems on a variety of mechanical equipment including sewage pumps and valves and associated pipe work, air blowers, screens, filter equipment, tanks, tank bridges.

* Identifying problematic plant and the subsequent faults and to take part in finding efficient solutions to return equipment to working order.

* Actively taking part in risk assessments, COSHH assessment and all related Health and Safety issues, and demonstrate ability to interpret RAMS and prepare daily TSRA’s.

* Assist in working with our mechanical, electrical, instrumentation technicians, commissioning engineers and site client operations staff.

* Responding to emergency breakdowns.

* Working on site and travelling or staying at locations across the United Utilities region.

* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work.

The Person

* NVQ or apprenticeship (or equivalent experience) completed in a relevant discipline

* CSCS Card.

* First Aid Trained.

* Confined Space

* Desirable – PASMA, EUSR Water Hygiene, Confined Space, Abrasive Wheels, Manual Handling

* A strong commitment to safety

* Competence in the use of a wide range of tools, including power tools such as grinders, drills and saws

* Experience working with mechanical equipment, pipework, access steelwork, pumps and gearboxes

* Experience of working in accordance with risk assessments and undertaking point of work risk assessments

* Experience of working at height and with suspended loads

* Experience in reading and working from detailed engineering drawings

* Experience of hands-on mechanical fitting is essential, and applicants must have excellent practical skills and experience

* Full UK Driving Licence.

* Waste Water industry experience is desirable.

* Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team

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