Mechanical Fitter

About the role
The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for the safe maintenance; repair or replacement in parts of plant, equipment and systems.
To ensure so far is as reasonably practicable that plant & equipment remains in good operational condition.
As part of a small and dedicated maintenance team you will be required to undertake all aspects of mechanical repairs. This may also include some fabrication and welding duties which will also be necessary in order to keep the plant operational and serviced in accordance with the sites maintenance schedules.
Key Accountabilities
Fault finding mechanical / electromechanical equipment & control systems.
Undertake maintenance, inspection, and repair of plant in accordance with the agreed maintenance regime, including scheduling new tasks.
Ensuring that machinery and equipment meets safety regulations.
Intervening in the event of breakdowns, failures or malfunctions.
Carry out regular weekly walk rounds of the site to identify any facility asset deterioration and report, repair as needed and be first line for any alterations or new equipment.
Respond to user requests for repair, maintenance and infrastructure enhancements.
Ensure spares are identified and managed in line with materials required.
Set up equipment in an efficient manner, based on a sound technical understanding of the equipment and its functionality.
Liaise with and manage suppliers and contractors to ensure the best possible service is delivered to the company.
Diagnosis of mechanical issues with equipment/facility and facilitate its repair.
Support the upgrade of mechanical equipment within the test facilities.
Confined spaces and working at height.
Nifty Lift, scaffold towers, fork lift truck user.
Skills & Experience required
In-depth knowledge of complex mechanical, facility & electromechanical equipment.
City & Guilds or BTEC National qualification or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering.
Good problem-solving skills with a methodical approach.
Ability to work in a varied role, working effectively on multiple tasks in parallel.
Self-motivated, conscientious with the ability to communicate effectively and work either independently or as part of a team.
Well organised, good planning skills with an eye for detail.
Able to learn quickly about new subjects and apply that learning to current tasks.
Acutely aware of all H&S aspects and a strong understanding of isolation and lockout procedures.
A strong Mechanical and Electrical skillset, ideally with an emphasis on Mechanical Engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
About Us

Bidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and we provide them with the resources, training, and direction they need to do their best work.
We always put people first. Our people are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognise their successes at every opportunity. At Bidvest Noonan, we strive to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported so that they can reach their potential, knowing it has a positive impact on our overall success.
Bidvest Noonan is highly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected. We are delighted to welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and people from diverse backgrounds and identities.

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