Mechanical Fitter (Permanent)

Are you an experienced Maintenance / Mechanical Fitter you looking for a new challenge?

South West Water provide reliable, efficient and high quality drinking water and waste water services throughout Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset. We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers and be amongst the best in the water industry.

We now have an exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the South West's leading employers as a Mechanical Fitter for our team in Bournemouth.

The Role

The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for the fault finding, repair and maintenance of SWW assets across a range of company sites, predominantly water treatment works and pumping stations. Duties include:

• Asset repair and maintenance as scheduled by your manager.
• Help to make site operators familiar with any new plant or equipment installed.
• Assisting operational staff with the resolution of complex problems.
• Using method statements and safe systems of work for the activities you carry out.
• Acting as duty mechanical fitter on a call-out rota basis.
• Having a good understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in a work place.
• Working with or in close proximity to chemicals in accordance with COSHH, QMS Procedures and relevant Health and Safety standards.
• Liaising with the Maintenance & FSC Manager to ensure schedules are optimised.
• Instructing & assisting in the development of trainees / apprentices.
• The ability to travel throughout the region and assist other areas as necessary

The Ideal Mechanical Fitter:

• Experience of working in a mechanical or engineering role
• A completed apprenticeship in a relevant technical discipline
• Able to deliver an effective maintenance service in both workshop and site environments
• Able to fault find and repair large complex pieces of mechanical equipment
• Able to work under pressure to deliver within tight deadlines
• Must have a full driving licence

Rewards & Benefits:

In return for your hard work as our Mechanical Fitter, we can offer a Competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits, working within in a team-orientated and collaborative environment, for a company that strives to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

If you have the skills and experience to join our team as a Mechanical Fitter, click apply today.