Mechanical Fitter

Position: Mechanical Fitter (Contract)
Location: Abercynon

Location:

Wales
📅 Duration: 3-month project
💼 Contract Role

We are currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters to support a major power station shutdown project in Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team on a high-profile outage, working on critical rotating equipment and heavy mechanical systems.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

* Mechanical maintenance, repair and overhaul of rotating equipment

* Strip-down, inspection and reassembly of turbines, pumps, compressors and associated machinery

* Installation, alignment and testing of mechanical components

* Working to shutdown schedules and safety protocols

* Contributing to a safe and efficient turnaround environment

* Supporting supervisors and engineers with daily shutdown activities

✔️ Requirements

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter

* Background working on rotating equipment (turbines, pumps, compressors, generators etc.)

* Prior experience on power station outages or industrial shutdowns

* Strong mechanical competency and ability to read technical drawings

* Full adherence to site safety standards and shutdown procedures

* Relevant mechanical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship, or equivalent)