Mechanical​/Electrical Fitter

Mechanical/Electrical Fitter

Work on advanced rotating equipment in a leading engineering team, with great career growth opportunities.

My client supplies the power generation sectors, including renewables, oil & gas, the process sectors, mining sectors and defence, as well as providing high technology support and solutions for all rotating electrical machines, control & protection systems, and power electronics.

Benefits:

24 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Working Hours Monday – Friday 08:30- 16:30

Free Onsite Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Experience:

* Either time served or experienced in mechanical/electrical installation of rotating equipment.

* Carrying out various hand fitting techniques.

* Ability to work from heights in accordance with relevant H&S legislation.

* Experience on working with new and serviceable items.

* Both Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.

* Experience of working in an engineering manufacturing environment

* Understanding of Rotating Electrical Machines.

Skills:

* Good hand fitting skills/techniques

* Use of overhead lifting equipment

* Good understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings

* Excellent Communication

* Good attention to detail

* Ability to work both independently and in small groups

* Excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications &

Education:

* NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering.

Job Summary:

Due to the expansion of the current business, they are seeking to recruit a mechanical/electrical fitter.

This is a multi-disciplined role, covering both the mechanical and electrical install of AC and DC rotating equipment. This will include the assembly and sub-assemblies of rotors and stators into enclosures, installation and alignment of bearing arrangements, completion of assembly in preparation for painting, motor/generator alignment in readiness for test. In addition, you will be required to carry out electrical installation/termination of various instrumentation into terminal/auxiliary boxes all in accordance with relevant industry standards.

As a mechanical/electrical fitter you will be required to handle large components with the use of overhead lifting equipment.

The role may entail both on-site and off-site/overseas working.

Key Responsibilities:

* Carry out the mechanical and electrical functions of assembling both HV & LV rotating equipment including; enclosure assembly, bearing arrangement and alignment, preparation and bending of external pipework, installation and termination of electrical instrumentation

* Prepare and support with the installation of rotating equipment ready for testing

* Prioritise and work to given timescales

* Preparation of large components in readiness for final assembly

* Operation of capital equipment and general hand/power tools

* Ability to carry out strip-downs of rotating equipment for service – repair and/or replace

* Use of testing equipment

Physical Requirements:

* Manual Handling/Lifting

* Labour intensive operations

* Full UK Driving License

* UK or National Passport

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency