Our Client, a well-established business operating within a renewable energy sector, have a vacancy for a Mechancal Maintenance Fitter to join their manufacturing operations located in Invergordon, Ross-shire.
Reporting to Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be working as a part of the Maintenance Team, assisting in problem solving activities on key technical equipment problems and provide support to maintenance teams on technical equipment when required.
They will work closely with all staff in each area to ensure the smooth running of core business plant, maximise the utilisation of machinery and equipment, proactively work to eliminate plant downtime and make improvements to the processes.
Key responsibilities:
Working at an expert level providing and developing preventative maintenance regimes covering hydraulic and mechanical equipment around the site
Repairing and rebuilding hydraulic equipment
Repairing and rebuilding pneumatic equipment
Engaging in welding/cutting/grinding as required
Repairing and building pumps
Repairing and building gear boxes
Parts changes where necessary
Positively contributing to any team meetings arranged concerning issues relating to production and maintenance
Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures including the wearing of all personal protective equipment issued
Follow Permit to Work, Risk Assessments and SSOW
Any other duties as required
Skills / Experience:
Qualified time served Maintenance Fitter or candidates with relevant Mechanical experience in an industrial environment
Analytical capacity to identify and address technical issues/opportunities which can impact upon production and quality
Experience in troubleshooting installation, fault finding, and repairs
Computer literate
Hydraulics
Mechanic Systems
Pneumatics
Welding/Grinding
Cutting
Bearings, belts, chains, pumps and gearboxes
Key competencies:
Team player
Personal safety awareness
Ability to see and highlight problems
Effective decision making
Results focused
Quality awareness
Excellent communication skills
Proactive and enthusiastic approach
Ability to work outdoors
Capable of using own initiative
Hours of work:
The pot holder will be required to work 12-hour alternating shifts from 7am-7pm, including some of the weekends.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
