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Mechanical Fitter

  • Full time based at Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire with the requirement for regular travel
  • 37 hours a week
  • 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
  • 8 am to 1 pm, Friday

We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our expanding team

MAIN FUNCTION & SCOPE OF THE JOB:

You will be responsible to the Manufacturing Manager for carrying out the efficient operation of processes and instructions, with functional responsibility to our Service Manager.

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Working as part of a fitting team to build machinery from individual components.
  • Assisting with hydraulic pipework when required.
  • Maintenance of buildings or machinery if required.
  • Mechanically assemble manufactured and bought-out parts into sub-assemblies.
  • Carry out periodic service checks on customers' equipment.
  • Travelling within the UK, with overnight stays, working with our Service Engineers at customer sites.
  • Actively pursue continuous improvements in assembly methods and techniques and make recommendations for their implementation when appropriate.
  • Safe use of lifting equipment for moving and fitting large components and sub-assemblies (up to 40T).
  • Working at heights whilst observing health and safety requirements.
  • Ensuring that assembly work is effectively carried out to high-quality standards.
  • Observe and comply with health & safety requirements at all times. 
  • Maintain tidiness in the workplace and good standards of housekeeping.
  • Take care of company measuring equipment and report on any items out of calibration.
  • Participate in training and/or mentoring of other employees when required.
  • Be willing to learn new duties outside the normal function.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

E) = Essential;  (D) = Desirable

Qualifications

  • Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer or qualification in an engineering discipline. (E)

Skills and Knowledge

  • Understanding of engineering drawings and correct tooling to be used. (E)
  • Working Knowledge of machine safety. (E)
  • Working offsite with our Service Engineers when required (E)
  • Full UK driver's license (E)
  • Knowledge of working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. (D)
  • Bench fitting/detail fitting skills. (D)

Experience

  • Must have a flexible approach due to short-notice travel/weekend work. (E)
  • Experience working within an engineering environment. (E)
  • Experience with lift equipment such as cranes, slinging and lifting. (E)

Character

Collaboration

  • Self-motivated/enthusiastic with the ability to solve problems as they arise.
  • Ability to work using own initiative and under pressure - ask for help when required.
  • Ensure your highest quality is always achieved when undertaking tasks.
  • Share ideas and knowledge for continuous improvement.

Fairness

  • Promote, embrace and manage change.
  • Promote honesty and integrity within the business.

Respect

  • Contribute to a happy working environment.
  • Be able to work as part of a small team.
  • Be respectful to all colleagues ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment is maintained.
  • Zero tolerance of any form of harassment or sexual harassment.

To apply, please send your CV to HR@grouprhodes.co.uk.

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