Maintenance Fitter

Principle Objective

As part of the Maintenance team, the Maintenance Fitter will ensure that quality workmanship within the demanding business constraints of minimising downtime and maximising production is obtained from all equipment and machinery, while working as part of a team.

Knowledge & Experience

• Qualified time served Maintenance Fitter or candidates with relevant Mechanical experience in an industrial environment
• Analytical capacity to identify and address technical issues/opportunities which can impact upon production and quality
• Experience in troubleshooting installation, fault finding, and repairs
• Computer literate
• Hydraulics
• Mechanic Systems
• Pneumatics
• Welding/Grinding
• Cutting
• Bearings, belts, chains, pumps and gearboxes

Key Responsibilities

• To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility
• Use risk assessments and safe systems of work for execution of all works
• To promote health and safety awareness of Balcas Employees and Contractors
• Ensure compliance with all Balcas policies and guidelines and ensure compliance of appropriate risk assessments and working systems
• Working at an expert level providing and developing preventative maintenance regimes covering hydraulic and mechanical equipment around the site
• Repairing and rebuilding hydraulic equipment
• Repairing and rebuilding pneumatic equipment
• Engaging in welding/cutting/grinding as required
• Repairing and building pumps
• Repairing and building gear boxes
• Chipper knife changes where necessary
• Positively contributing to any team meetings arranged concerning issues relating to production and maintenance
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures including the wearing of all personal protective equipment issued
• Follow Permit to Work, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by your Manager
• To foster good relations and promote a good team working culture with all areas of the business
• Flexible with working hours and covering shifts
• Communicate effectively with local management team, site personnel and contractors
• Ensure Company policies and procedures are adhered to
• Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals
• Attendance/participation of arranged training to ensure skill levels are maintained/improved
• Be courteous and polite to visitors and work colleagues
• Always be aware of the other members of the Invergordon team and ensure that all actions are helpful to the general team effort
• Work closely with other members of the maintenance team, passing on knowledge/experience and gaining from the knowledge/experience of others