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Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team based in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with a strong background in mechanical fitting to work on the installation of high-quality equipment. The successful candidate will be confident reading engineering drawings, assembling mechanical systems to a high standard, and work safely in water treatment environments. The role offers the opportunity to travel to customer sites across the UK, supporting the installation and servicing of equipment. If you take pride in delivering quality workmanship, enjoy problem-solving, and are looking to join a company that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous development, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Previous experience in a mechanical fitting or machine assembly role
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Experience assembling mechanical equipment and sub-assemblies
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and machinery safely
- Experience working within manufacturing or engineering production environments
- Experience working to quality standards and production deadlines
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel to customer sites
- Work away from home when required
- Flexibility to work overtime to meet operational requirements
- Commitment to ongoing training and professional development
- A valid CSCS card
- Live within a 20 mile radius of Walsall (for travelling to sites)
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Desirable Experience
- Installation and commissioning of industrial equipment
- Plastic and steel fabrication
- Solvent welding
- Working within ISO 9001 or other quality management systems
- Customer site installation and service work
- Experience within water treatment, environmental, manufacturing, or process engineering industries
- EUSR card
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Maintenance, or a related discipline
- MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) certification
- Manual Handling training
- First Aid at Work qualification
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant mechanical engineering qualification (or equivalent industry experience)
- PASMA
Knowledge
The successful candidate will have knowledge of:
- Mechanical assembly techniques
- Engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Safe use of workshop equipment and machinery
- Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices
- Quality assurance principles
- Safe manual handling techniques
- Site housekeeping and asset care
Skills
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Assemble mechanical equipment accurately and efficiently
- Read and interpret engineering drawings with confidence
- Use measuring equipment and workshop tools competently
- Identify faults and resolve practical engineering issues
- Plan and organise work to achieve production deadlines
- Maintain accurate production and quality records
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, engineers, customers, and contractors
- Work independently while also contributing effectively within a team
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Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong commitment to quality and workmanship
- Reliability and dependability
- Professionalism and integrity
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements
- Strong work ethic and commitment to achieving deadlines
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Good problem-solving ability
- Respect for colleagues and customers
- Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment
Physical Requirements
The role requires the ability to:
- Undertake manual handling activities safely
- Stand for extended periods
- Lift and move equipment in accordance with manual handling procedures
- Work on water treatment site environments
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
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Benefits
- Private Health Care Scheme
- Company van for travel
- Length of service awards
- Company Uniform
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