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Senior Mechanical Fitter - Rotating & Vibratory Machinery
- Derbyshire
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £38,000 - £55,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter who enjoys getting to the root of complex machinery problems?We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist engineering business looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Fitter to join their growing team.
This isn't just another maintenance role. You'll work on a variety of industrial rotating and vibratory machinery, combining precision workshop overhauls with hands-on engineering at customer sites across the UK.
From stripping and rebuilding machinery to investigating faults and supporting emergency breakdowns, you'll have the opportunity to use your technical expertise in a genuinely varied role.
What Will You Be Doing?As Senior Mechanical Fitter, you will:
Ideally, you will have:
An ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering would be highly desirable, although strong practical experience will be heavily valued.
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential due to the field-service element of the position.
Additional qualifications such as Confined Space, Working at Heights, FLT or Slinging & Lifting would also be advantageous.
What's in It for You?
A CCNSG Safety Passport is required for site access; however, the employer can provide the necessary training for registration following successful completion of the probationary period
This isn't just another maintenance role. You'll work on a variety of industrial rotating and vibratory machinery, combining precision workshop overhauls with hands-on engineering at customer sites across the UK.
From stripping and rebuilding machinery to investigating faults and supporting emergency breakdowns, you'll have the opportunity to use your technical expertise in a genuinely varied role.
What Will You Be Doing?As Senior Mechanical Fitter, you will:
- Strip, inspect, repair, service and rebuild industrial rotating and vibratory machinery.
- Work on equipment including machine tools, bespoke machinery, gearboxes and pumps.
- Carry out machinery inspections and identify wear, vibration, defects and potential failures.
- Diagnose complex mechanical faults and conduct root-cause failure analysis.
- Complete high-quality machinery overhauls within a fully equipped workshop environment.
- Use precision measuring equipment including micrometres, verniers and dial test indicators.
- Carry out shaft alignment checks and use contact blue checking techniques.
- Correctly remove and install precision high-speed bearings and mechanical sealing systems.
- Attend customer sites for installations, commissioning, servicing and breakdown support.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, cross-sectional schematics and manufacturer manuals.
- Communicate confidently with customers, explaining technical issues and required repairs.
Ideally, you will have:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience within a relevant industrial engineering environment.
- Extensive hands-on mechanical fitting experience.
- Strong experience stripping, inspecting, repairing and rebuilding industrial machinery.
- Previous experience working with rotating and/or vibratory equipment.
- Excellent mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
- Confidence working to fine tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
- Experience working across both workshop and field-service environments.
- A strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- The ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent health and safety awareness.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to represent the business professionally at customer sites.
An ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering would be highly desirable, although strong practical experience will be heavily valued.
A full, clean UK driving licence is essential due to the field-service element of the position.
Additional qualifications such as Confined Space, Working at Heights, FLT or Slinging & Lifting would also be advantageous.
What's in It for You?
- Permanent opportunity with a specialist engineering business.
- Overtime opportunities through onsite and breakdown support.
- Company service van for site work.
- Paid business travel.
- Fully paid accommodation for overnight stays.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and development.
- A genuinely varied role combining workshop engineering, field service, diagnostics and precision mechanical fitting.
A CCNSG Safety Passport is required for site access; however, the employer can provide the necessary training for registration following successful completion of the probationary period