Mechanical Fitter

Our client, a leading water sector specialist are looking for a Mechanical Fitter near Maidstone.

• This is a mobile role across Kent & South East.
• Van based role, paid door-door
• This is a permanent role, salary is dependent on skills/experience.

Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain mechanical equipment, including motors, gearboxes, and bearings.
• Fit and install steel support systems as needed.
• Troubleshoot and perform fault-finding on mechanical equipment.
• Assist electricians or civil engineers with tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety procedures and company policies, including following Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments on-site.
• Understand and sign all CPP/RAMS documentation before starting work on-site.
• Always prioritize safety, keeping both personal and team safety in mind.
• Manage and take responsibility for the use and upkeep of a company van.
• Be prepared for occasional travel away from home, typically Monday to Friday, with weekends spent at home.
• Perform other general mechanical duties as assigned.

Candidate:

• As this role is working on water treatment sites, ideally you will have relevant experience of sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, clean water sites.
• Candidates must be competent with remedial/servicing work on heavy plant machinery and mechanical assets. Including but not limited to: gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, bearings.
• Formal Mechanical Qualifications or recognised apprenticeship.
• CSCS Card (Essential)
• Confined Space (Essential)
• First Aid Trained (Desired)
• EUSR Water Hygiene (Desired)