Mechanical Engineer/Fitter

at  Hydro International UK Ltd

PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current valid driving license.
• You will be required to work away from home, which will require overnight stays, in accordance with business needs.
• You will also be expected to undertake overtime as required; this is essential. Please note that all employees are expected to take their turn on the emergency cover rota that entails being on call for a week at a time including over a weekend or bank holiday every few months.
• Able to work outside on sites which are connected with wastewater (sewage).
• Able to carry out work tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling, or crouching.
• Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders, or mechanical equipment.

COMPETENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Served a recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds qualified.
• Confined spaces to City and Guilds (desirable)
• Banksman/slinger/crane supervisor (desirable)
• Manual handling qualification (desirable)
• Welding qualification (desirable)
• HGV license desirable but not essential.
• Welding and fabrication using MMA. (TIG welding desirable but not essential).

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Sound knowledge of Industrial mechanical installation and maintenance.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety issues in connection with the construction industry.
• Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to jobs.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work in a systematic and organised manner to ensure work is completed within set timescales.
• IT literate – good computer skills.
• Use of initiative and good team skills.
• Water industry/environmental experience.
• Experience of working with a range of portable tools, small plant & equipment to enable work to be carried out.
• Able to communicate effectively to the customer and company management.
• Conduct the work activities in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the company.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Being part of the Hydro International Europe Wastewater Ltd team of engineers servicing and repairing wastewater equipment for Water Utility companies in the UK.

KEY DUTIES:

• Repairing mechanical equipment.
• Installation, commissioning, setting up and testing of mechanical/electrical equipment and controls.
• Break down cover on a Rota basis.
• Working out on customer sites across the country.
• Working in workshops as required at any of the Company locations.
• Stripping and rebuilding machinery/ pumps/ heavy industrial equipment.
• Planned preventative maintenance (Industrial equipment & pumps).
• Carry out site inspections and compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Access and interpret technical instructions using mobile electronic equipment.
• Carry out fault finding down to component level.
• To work as part of a team and to co-operate with other staff / trades.