Trainee Fitters Assistant

Overview

Due to expansion we are currently recruiting for a Trainee Fitters Assistant on behalf of a specialist company who design and build water and wastewater treatment equipment.

Operating for over 125 years, they are a well-respected name within the industry who continuously work to high standards to satisfy their client's needs. They now have offices in over 5 countries including their UK office which is based near Rochdale.

The company manufacture a range of equipment including screw pumps, aerators, fine screens and screw turbines, and have installed thousands of these products.

This is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Perks include van & fuel card which can be used for private use, door to door travel paid at time plus a third, overtime, bonus, pension, sick pay and 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday.

We are looking for hard working individual, happy to work away and in a tough environment (sewage treatment works). There will be an opportunity for the right person to grown in the role and move to a position of responsibility, for example - Team leader and/or supervisor.

In this capacity you will report directly to the Operations Manager. A description of your responsibilities, which are not limited to, are detailed below :

• You will assist the engineering fitters and supervisors in undertaking their day to day duties.
• You will perform any reasonable task allocated to you including basic mechanical and civils type works. This is in accordance with the requirements of our Integrated Management System.
• You will have a good understanding and be suitably trained in health and safety practices from a company and regulatory perspective.
• As a minimum requirement, before entering into any field based activities, you will be expected to successfully complete competency based training and achieve the relevant certification.
• Additional duties, may be requested of you in line with the company's requirements and your skills and experience.
• Although the responsibility level is deemed low within this position, you will represent the company with a professional attitude, adhering to site rules and procedures, be smart in appearance and keep the company equipment and vehicles in good working order.

• Keen Interest in Mechanical and/or civils experience preferable
• Experience of working in a similar environment preferable but not essential
• Knowledge of good health and safety practices.
• Strong work ethic and team spirit
• Driving licence is desirable

• Confined Space Medium Risk
• Working at height
• JIB (CSCS) Touch Screen Test
• Manual Handling

• Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations which includes maintaining mechanical devices and equipment, preparing and using semi-automatic welding equipment and wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits.
• Abrasive Wheels
• Asbestos Awareness
• Ongoing in house training and development of specific mechanical techniques relating to screw pump installations and repair will be given, along with regular assessments, to gauge progression.

Note:

- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency