Plant Fitter

Role: Mechanical Technician / Fitter

Description/Definition

Mechanical Technicians / Fitter are required to undertake all types of mechanical installations including pipe work and site fabrication across water and waste water treatment plants, commercial, industrial and domestic type installations. A strong ability to interpret technical documents and manuals.

Responsibilities/Key Duties

• To perform skilled preventative maintenance, tests and repairs in a variety of areas
• Design minor mechanical and plumbing installations
• Carry out all mechanical and plumbing installations
• Calculating material quantities and lists
• Finding and solving (troubleshooting) of mechanical and/or plumbing issues
• Reporting to Senior Mechanical Technician
• To act as a mentor for an apprentice
• Mechanical fit out of water and waste water treatments plants
• Domestic plumbing installations
• Report findings and recommendations to supervisor
• Maintaining records of all work undertaken
• To complete relevant safety documentation

Requirements

• Relevant qualification – FETAC/City & Guilds or equivalent experience
• Experience in the water and waste water industry would be an advantage
• Ability to read CAD and PNID drawings
• Must be flexible in working hours
• To be able to work on own initiative and to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in confined spaces and to work at height
• Full driving licence
• Experience of welding of steel and plastic would be an advantage