Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter
Location: Dartford
GEL Engineering Ltd - Dive into a Secure, Thriving Career in the Water Industry!
GEL Engineering Ltd is a beacon of excellence, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions exclusively within the water industry. With substantial investments poised for the next five years and beyond, the water sector is both stable and thriving, offering unmatched growth prospects for professionals. Our esteemed portfolio boasts successful, sustainable projects for our clients that redefine water industry standards.
Join us at Gel Engineering Ltd, a company known for its stability and future security that also offers a fun and balanced work-life experience with a strong focus on family.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Van
- Laptop & Mobile Phone
- Company Pension
- Life Insurance 4x Salary
- 33 Days Holiday increasing to 38 Days with Length of Service
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support through Mindful Employer Plus
- Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Leave
- Career Progression Pathway
- Adaptable & enjoyable Work-Life Balance
- GELFest – The UK’s Biggest and Best Summer Festival (that’s the goal 😉) to share with the Family
Role outline:
The Mechanical Fitter will provide client mechanical support in the form of mechanical activities such as installation, repair and service requirements. You will support electricians on mechanical aspects of the work and help improve mechanical assets through innovation. You will go where the work is needed so will require an element of flexibility for travel from Hampshire to East Sussex.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and advise management of progress and highlight areas outside of scope of delivery.
- Test mechanical systems, equipment, apparatus using testing devices such as vibration sensors and infra-red cameras, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
- Inspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools, test equipment and power tools.
- Be able to conduct mechanical tasks such as pump replacement, screens and pipework installation, alignments, valve problem solving, installation, fault finding, and read drawings.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pumping systems equipment.
- Ensure contractual response times are adhered to and site team is updated.
- Reacting to emergency and shutdown works
- Complete Point of Work Risk Assessments
- Ensure clear understanding of Risk Assessment & Method Statement.
- Read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings, station drawings and schematics.
Requirements:
- Possess GCSE or an equivalent standard in English and Maths.
- Successfully completed a modern apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering.
- Relevant experience with engineering environment (preferred but not essential)
- Hold: CSCS or equivalent ideally
- EUSR Water and Sewage (Preferred not essential)
- PASMA (Desired but not essential)
- IPAF (Desired but not essential)
- Confined space – high risk (Desired but not essential)
- Abrasive wheels (Desired but not essential)
- Working knowledge of pipework, screens, pumps, and motors.
- Experience in on-site engineering environment is essential.
- Hard working, good communication skills and conscientious
- Maintain a positive attitude and ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Ability to work on own initiative, be self-motivated and work part of a team.
By aligning with GEL Engineering, not only will you embrace a secure and rewarding career in the ever-growing water industry, but you also contribute to shaping a sustainable future. Enhance stability for yourself and your loved ones while being recognised and rewarded within a pivotal and promising sector. Are you ready to apply? Send us your details today!
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