Job Overview

The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance,

fault diagnosis, repair and new installation works across a range of mechanical plant, equipment and building services

systems.

The postholder will ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, with a strong emphasis

on first-time quality, operational availability and compliance with relevant health, safety and technical requirements.

The role may involve working in remote or operational locations, including field-based facilities and mountain-top radar

sites, and participation in an emergency call-out rota as required.

Main Duties

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical plant and systems, including:

  · Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems

  · Industrial and hangar doors

  · Mechanical ventilation systems

  · Medium Temperature Hot Water (MTHW) systems

  · Steam systems and associated plant

  · Compressed air systems and compressors

  · Oil-fired heating and associated plant

  · Mechanical lifting equipment and ramps

  · Commercial kitchen equipment, where applicable

• · Diagnose mechanical faults and undertake repairs in a safe, efficient and technically competent manner. 
•  Install, replace and maintain pumps, valves, pipework and associated mechanical components across a variety of systems. 
•  Undertake new works and minor installation projects from drawings, written specifications, scopes of work and technical instructions, with minimal supervision. 
•  Complete work to the required quality standard, adopting a right-first-time approach and minimising the requirement for re-work.
•  Work towards, obtain and maintain appointment to the appropriate Skilled Person/Competent Person register where required by the organisation. 
• Plan and organise assigned work effectively to minimise downtime, delays and non-productive time. 
•  Accurately complete maintenance records, job reports, asset information, labour records and other required documentation. 
•  Ensure overtime is appropriately authorised and all associated records are submitted accurately and within required timescales. 
•  Respond to emergency call-outs and operational incidents as required. · Work safely in remote and field-based locations, including mountain-top radar sites, where operational requirements dictate. 
•  Liaise effectively with colleagues, supervisors, customers, contractors and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and minimise disruption to operations. 
•  Identify defects, emerging maintenance requirements and potential improvements, escalating significant technical or safety concerns as appropriate.
•  Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and serviceable condition. 
•  Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as directed by the Line Manager or Management Team.

What we are looking for

• Essential

  The successful candidate should:

  Hold GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, including English and Mathematics, or demonstrate an equivalent level

  of competence.

  Have successfully completed a recognised mechanical engineering, building services or maintenance

  apprenticeship, or hold a relevant vocational qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above (Level 3 preferred).

  Have a strong mechanical engineering or building-services maintenance background, with demonstrable

  experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment.

  Have practical knowledge and experience of oil-fired plant and associated mechanical systems.

  Have working knowledge of a range of mechanical systems such as compressors and compressed air systems,

  mechanical/industrial doors, lifting ramps, pumps, valves, pipework, commercial kitchen equipment, ventilation

  systems and steam/boiler plant.

  Be competent in fault-finding, diagnosis, repair and replacement of mechanical components.

  Be capable of completing new works and installations from written specifications, technical drawings and

  manufacturers' information with minimal supervision.

  Have a sound working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, safe systems of work, risk

  assessments and method statements.

  Understand the importance of isolation procedures and safe working on mechanical and pressure systems.

  Hold a full valid driving licence appropriate to the operational requirements of the role.

  Be willing and able to participate in an emergency call-out rota where required.

  Be willing and able to work at remote or field locations where required.

  Essential Skills and Competencies

  Strong practical mechanical engineering and fault-finding skills.