Fitter - Compressed Gases

Job Purpose:

To repair, test, and overhaul valve and cylinder assemblies, including conducting hydrostatic testing of cylinders and charging complete assemblies to pressures of up to 4500 PSI. The role supports safety-critical equipment and requires strict adherence to compliance, quality, and health and safety regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair, test, and overhaul valve and cylinder assemblies in accordance with approved procedures.


• Strip down valve assemblies and assess condition of all components.


• Inspect individual parts, identify defects, and replace unserviceable items using approved standard spares.


• Thoroughly clean components prior to reassembly.


• Rebuild valve assemblies ready for functional testing using various flow rigs.


• Carry out hydrostatic testing of cylinders in accordance with Department of Transport requirements.


• Reassemble valve and cylinder components to approved specifications.


• Charge complete assemblies to pressures of up to 4500 PSI, ensuring compliance and safety at all stages.


• Provide ad hoc support to the Safety Inflatable Team as required to meet operational demands.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment at all times.

Experience:

• Previous experience interpreting and strictly following compliance manuals and technical documentation (essential).


• Experience in a regulated engineering, workshop, or aerospace environment is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Numerate and literate, with a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively within multi‑disciplinary and cross‑functional teams.


• Reliable, flexible, and proactive when working within a small team of skilled technicians.


• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective and collaborative working relationships.


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and multitask while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Positive, enthusiastic, confident, and self‑motivated approach to work.


• Commitment to maintaining health, safety, and regulatory compliance at all times.