Mechanical Fitter

Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Job Description

Are you a time served Mechanical Engineer? Do you have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment? Are you based in or around Caerphilly?
We are supporting TATA Steel with a permanent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter at their Catnic site in Caerphilly. Catnic Caerphilly provides sustainable, steel construction products within the residential sector.
The successful applicant will hold a time served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and have experience within a Heavy Industrial environment.
Role: Mechanical Fitter
Location: TATA Steel/Catnic, Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 3GL
Rate: 38,601 per annum
Shifts: Days, Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00 and Fri 07:00-12:30 (39.5 hours per week)
Once fully trained and settled (approx 6 months) will join the nightshift rota. This is 1 in 4. Nights: Mon-Wed 20:30-07:00 and Thu 18:30-04:30
Start: ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment. (This does include a drug and alcohol test)
Responsibilities:

  • Undertaking preventative maintenance on processing machinery
  • Conducting maintenance and repair on ancillary equipment
  • Being part of preventative maintenance improvement initiatives and programmes to avoid unplanned downtime
  • Overseeing work provided by third party suppliers to ensure good standard
  • Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others in the department to do the same
  • Adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols and SSOW
Essential requirements:
  • Time served apprenticeship and NVQ3 (Mechanical Engineering)
  • ONC/HNC qualification (or equivalent) within a Mechanical Engineering subject
  • Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
  • UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
  • The ability to conduct a physically demanding role, with no concerns around working with grease, scale and dust on a daily basis
  • Ability to be fully flexible and adhere to the shift pattern
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
  • Welding and Fabrication skill (desirable)
Benefits:
  • 35 days holidays per annum
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
  • One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
  • Employee Assistance Programme for financial, mental and physical support
  • Employee discount scheme including discounts with Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover
  • Opportunity for progression into senior positions
  • Ability to learn, grow and develop with additional training and funded courses
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3779764
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £38,601 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Caerphilly, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned