The Position
:
Applications are invited for a Maintenance Fitter position at the Company’s SecAnim Widnes site. This is a full-time permanent position, working an average of 42 hours per week, 4 on / 4 off, 12-hours day shifts.
As a Maintenance Fitter your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:
* Maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical plant, a good knowledge of Pneumatics & Hydraulics.
* Good knowledge of all pump types (centrifugal, positive displacement, self-priming etc.).
* Completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance activities.
* Completion of steam raising works for high pressure water tube boilers in conjunction with conventional shell and tube boilers.
* Carry out daily BOAS boiler routine checks.
* Undertaking surveys and reports as required.
* To evaluate performance and ensure the proper servicing and maintenance of equipment under contract to the company is carried out.
* To be able to carry out a reasonable standard of welding, MMA & MIG.
* Completion of steam raising works and boiler house routine checks.
* Assist in meeting all legislative requirements in respect of environment and health and safety, including maintaining accurate records.
* Cover in the plant for sickness/holidays.
* Any other ad hoc duties as required.
Requirements:
* Had a time served apprenticeship or recognised Mechanical Engineering certification/qualification, or equivalent.
* Have a broad knowledge of large heavy processing equipment with good steam raising capabilities.
* Previous engineering experience within a process/factory environment. Welding and electrical experience would also be an advantage.
* To be able to work on own initiative and take ownership of projects within an agreed timescale.
* Take a proactive approach to problem solving and produce appropriate solutions to reduce disruption to working processes.
* Have a calm and methodical approach to work and be able to work under pressure within time constraints.
* Manage a number of projects effectively and troubleshoot as and when required.
* Must be a team worker and help the team to be developed and maintained.