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Job Description
Job ID: 31227
Position - Mechanical Fitter
Location: Ellesmere Port
Duration: 6 Weeks
Start: ASAP
Wood is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to support a project based onsite in Ellesmere Port.
This is a hands-on role suited to highly skilled Mechanical Fitters with proven experience working within fast-paced shutdown environments, carrying out high-quality work on critical plant equipment and systems.
Candidates must be safety-focused, quality-driven, and comfortable working in demanding environments, including confined spaces and at height, while delivering work to tight schedules.
Responsibilities
Purpose / Role
- Read, understand and implement all applicable company / project policies, working practices and procedures, ensuring at all times that the plating/structural work scope is completed safely and to a high standard.
- Follow the schedule communicated by the supervisor.
- Complete all workscope in accordance with applicable workpack / jobcard instructions, associated procedures and drawings / sketches.
- Provide support to other trades/disciplines where required, or form part of an integrated multi-discipline team.
- Apply for relevant permits to work (PTW) in order to complete workscope in a controlled and safe manner (onshore only).
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to complete workscope in a safe and controlled manner.
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Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in industrial environments, preferably within the oil, gas, or related sectors.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced shutdown environment.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work in shifts and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Relevant mechanical fitter qualifications/certifications (such as NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- CCNSG Safety passport.
- Wood mandatory training, induction, risk awareness, etc.
- TMJI10.
- Ability to work at heights and work in confined spaces.
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About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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