Job Description

Title: Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Craft Technician)
Location: Corby, Northampton
Shift: Day Shift Rota (includes weekend work)
Salary: Circa 40,000 per annum (including shift allowance)
The Company:
We are undergoing substantial investment and development to drive the organisation's mission of being a sustainable metal provider. The successful applicant will be a time served Mechanical technician who has worked in heavy industry, carrying out maintenance craft work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintained and repaired mill equipment as a key member of the roll stand refurbishment team.
• Inspected, rebuilt, and refurbished roll stands by disassembling units and replacing or repairing components based on technical drawings.
• Utilized specialized equipment like induction heaters and presses for fitting bearings and gears.
• Supported the tooling department and other teams with various assigned duties, including the movement of spare parts.
• Adhered to strict Health and Safety protocols and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Contributed to department improvement initiatives, helping to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering with an NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Over two years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Exceptional skills in mechanical fitting, including expertise in bearing and gear fitting using induction heaters and presses.
• Physically capable and comfortable working in demanding conditions involving grease, scale, and dust.
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to work a variable shift pattern.
• Proficient communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to personal vehicle.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance: 35 days of annual leave.
• Performance-based bonuses: Quarterly bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Strong pension plan: A leading defined contribution scheme with a 10% employer contribution.
• Wellness and financial support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• Employee discounts: Includes deals with companies like Vodafone and Jaguar Land Rover.
• Career development: Opportunities for internal progression and fully funded training and courses to support your growth.
• Annual pay review.

Job Titles: Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineer
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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