Mechanical Fitter / Welder - Movetech UK : Job Details

Job Vacancy – Mechanical Fitter / Welder

Basic Pay Range: £25,000 - £32,000 pa(£13.35/hr - £17/hr) (excluding benefits)

Plus overtime etc (expected to be £8,500 pa.)

Status: Permanent Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Standard working week Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:30,

Friday 08:30-15:00 (36 hrs).

Overtime opportunities: This role requires some evening / weekend

working (at enhanced hourly rates).

Location: Movetech UK’s Head Office in Bolton (BL3 5BW)

Driving licence: Full driving licence required.

Holidays: 33 days (inc. 8 bank holidays) as standard with facilities to purchase more.

Pension: Company contribution of 4% of basic pay (after 6 months’ probation).

Job Overview

In our business the role of a Mechanical Fitter / Welder is that of a multi-skilled technician. The role includes the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of both standard products and special projects, working both in the factory and on customer sites.

When in the factory you will be expected to work with technical drawings to manufacture to a high standard a variety of products, this will include fabrication, mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

The role will also include fault finding, repair, maintenance and delivery of the same products, either at base or on sites across UK.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical aptitude, be able to problem solve, and be able to lead a small team of specialist technicians on a construction site to manage the installation of heavy equipment safely and to a very high standard.

Job Duties

• Fabrication and welding.
• Mechanical Assembly
• Pneumatic Assembly
• Electrical Assembly
• Site installations on customer / construction sites.
• Mechanical installation / derig of rental equipment.
• Service & maintenance of equipment in the factory and on customer sites.
• Driving & staying away from home on occasion duration between 1 & 14 days
• Ensuring all work is completed in a safe manner and according to current health and safety regulations and safe working practices / working standards.
• Ensuring all work is undertaken to a high quality.

Essentialskills, experience / requirements

• NVQ LVL 3 – Equivalent.
• Welding Experience – MIG / MMA.
• Previous experience of Engineering.
• Previous experience working on Construction sites.
• Full driving license.
• Physically fit as manual handling is required.
• Technically minded with a good engineering understanding.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Excellent time keeping and attendance.
• Experience / knowledge of using hand / power tools.
• Willing to travel to sites across the UK - working away from home.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confident and able to work on own initiative.
• Good team working and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent standards of workmanship with adherence to Health and Safety.
• A keenness to learn and develop with a positive approach to work.

Desirable skills / experience

• CSCS / SSSTS / SMSTS.