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Pin Point Recruitment are looking for a Mechanical Fitter for a chemical manufacturing business based in Selby.

The company have been established since 1979 and cover 9 sites across the UK. They supply both bulk and packed chemicals to a variety of industries including agriculture, water, steel production, energy utilities, pharmaceuticals, and homecare products.

Mechanical Fitter Company Benefits:

  • Life Cover from day one of employment

  • Private Health Care

  • Death in service

  • Auto-enrolment Company Contributory Pension Scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

    Mechanical Fitter Job Role:

  • Carry out routine / preventative and reactive maintenance on all mechanical aspects of the plant in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Respond to plant breakdowns as required.

  • Carry out routine inspections and maintenance associated with the plant preventative maintenance system (FSI).

  • Ensure all work is carried out to a high standard.

  • Ensure all H&S procedures, including permit to work, are adhered to.

  • Assist in the preparation / implementation of RAMS, necessary to carry out each task.

  • Comply with Health and Safety requirements, as per training, policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work etc.

    Mechanical Fitter Hours:

  • 10 hour day shifts, Mon – Fri

    Mechanical Fitter Skills Required:

  • Working in a mechanical maintenance role within a heavy industrial environment

  • Experience fitting, fault finding and fixing pumps and piping

  • Apprenticeship trained is an advantage

  • Health and safety conscience

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Apply now for more information

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