Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Altrad are the critical human infrastructure that enhances the lives of millions, by the value-added solutions it provides in support of the nation’s vital assets. Altrad aspires to be the most trusted and valued support services company – learning from the ingenuity of its 7, people in the UK & Ireland, to deliver extraordinary outcomes for its clients.

With over 7, people working for Altrad across the UK and Ireland, no two days are ever the same. We serve a wide range of industry sectors; we strive to be the best we can be – everyday. At Altrad you will be rewarded with the opportunity to build a progressive career, in a company who values your ingenuity, creativity and ambition. Are you ready to accept our challenge?

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To ascertain job requirements from drawings and/or other specifications.To examine faulty plant or machinery and to ascertain nature and location of defects.To study plant or machinery drawings, technical manuals or other specifications.To determine sequence and method of required operations.To dismantle plant or machinery and remove damaged or worn parts.To repair defective parts, obtain replacement parts or prepare new parts using hand andmachine tools.To fit and assemble parts to rebuild plant or machinery.To test plant or machinery for correct functioning and make necessary adjustments.To carry out service tasks such as cleaning, oiling and greasing, according to schedule.To perform all of these tasks in relation to the repair and servicing of various types ofmechanical plant and industrial machinery.To operate overhead crane/basic slinging in a safe manner.To install or reposition plant or machinery.To modify standard machinery for special purposes.To adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.To use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

(Academic qualifications as well as experience)

Approved Apprenticeship/NVQ level 3. Minimum 2 (two) years site experience, with experience on Petro-Chemical Site. Must have a valid Safety Passport.have a good understanding of plant for the construction equipment such as diesel generators, compressors, pneumatic equipment and lifting equipment.In addition to the apprenticeship a qualification to LEEA (lifting equipment engineers association) level 2.FLT licence would be an advantage. Successful applicate must be willing to travel to site as and when required.

Conclusion

This job profile sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job holder. It does notconstitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job holder willbe required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested to do so by theirmanager.Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development.

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