Description

Mechanical Fitter (Days) – Staff – Manufacturing – Salary + Benefits – Essex Job Purpose * Responsible for carrying out plant maintenance, repairs and improvements to ensure the reliability and safe operation of plant and associated areas. * Support colleagues across maintenance and plant operations as required to meet business needs. Key Responsibilities * Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and reactive breakdown work across the site. * Complete planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the site's CMMS. * Diagnose faults on conveyors, screws, presses, compressors, bucket elevators and other mechanical equipment. * Inspect, test and maintain mechanical systems, equipment and components. * Monitor plant operation, identify potential failures and take action to minimise operational interruptions. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and daily activity logs, including follow-up actions and spare parts requirements. * Work effectively alongside Mechanical, Instrumentation and Production/Process teams to provide an efficient maintenance service. * Maintain and repair piping systems, including the correct specification and installation of gaskets, flanges and fixings. * Install and maintain plastic pipework and associated equipment. * Carry out drive system alignment using DTI and laser alignment equipment. * Install, maintain and set various types of mechanical seals. * Liaise with external service contractors and provide assistance while they are working on site. * Complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements when required. * Complete all required training and maintain relevant competencies. * Provide shift cover and work additional hours during outages, turnarounds or periods of increased business demand. * Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the Line Manager or Team Leader. Qualifications & Experience * City & Guilds Certificate / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification. * BTEC ONC or equivalent qualification. * Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, ideally within a process industry such as Paper, Energy-from-Waste, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Power Generation, Oil & Gas or FMCG, or equivalent demonstrable experience. * IOSH Working Safely qualification is desirable