Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Overview

Due to growth, we are currently recruiting for Workshop & Field Service Mechanical Engineers on behalf of a leading service provider with vast experience in heavy and industrial Electrical, Mechanical & Control services.

They work across a wide range of industry sectors including Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Aggregate and much more. Sites they work on include process plants, power stations, utilities, aggregate production, CHP plants, and petrochemical.

The successful candidates will be based from the Brentwood branch with responsibilities covering various sites and installations across the UK, primarily in the southeast region.

Candidate must have experience within the heavy engineering sectors, good rotating equipment knowledge and hand on skills and abilities. Scope is to maintain, repair, and overhaul various equipment assets such as pumps, turbines, valves, gearbox, conveyors, and coolers etc.

Ideally we are looking for candidates who have completed a trade apprenticeship and have at least 5 years’ experience outside of an apprenticeship.

This is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday 40 hours per week, paying £37k - £47k per annum depending on experience. Perks include annual bonus, overtime, van & fuel card, 28 days annual leave plus stats, pension, healthcare benefits, training and development opportunities etc.

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment, including large turbines and a range of pumps.
• Conducting maintenance on auxiliary and balance of plant (BOP) equipment, such as gearboxes, coolers, conveyors, and valves.
• Utilizing measuring equipment like micrometers and alignment tooling.
• Completing workshop and field service activities, including detailed reports on findings, condition assessments, and recommendations.
• Communicating technical information effectively to peers and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Diagnosing mechanical equipment issues within the heavy engineering sectors.
• Conducting defect repairs and routine maintenance on commercial and heavy industry machinery to meet manufacturer standards and legal requirements.
• Identifying and resolving faults independently on mechanical systems.
• Assisting and leading planned projects and outages as needed.
• Managing work schedules efficiently.
• Availability for callouts on a 1 in 5 basis.

Skills & Attributes

• Mechanical qualifications, such as ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fault finding, repair, installation, and commissioning.
• Strong customer service skills and effective communication abilities, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A full, preferably clean, driving license is essential.
• Ability to pass security clearances.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience in heavy engineering sectors are critical.

Desirable and technical skills:

• Experience in the power generation sector, particularly with prime movers and BOP.
• OEM pump or turbine experience.
• A strong background in rotating equipment.
• Strong technical abilities, including measuring and reporting skills.
• Good physical fitness due to the demands of the job.
• Willingness to work away from home when necessary.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency