Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer/Fitter, West Horndon, Essex
£39,000 to £49,000 per annum
Permanent | Full time | Field based

You will be based from West Horndon, Essex, covering customer sites and installations mainly across the South East, with some wider UK travel.

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and overhauls
• Work on pumps, turbines, valves, gearboxes, conveyors and coolers
• Fault find and diagnose issues on rotating machinery and heavy engineering equipment
• Use measuring equipment including micrometres, DTI's and alignment tooling
• Complete workshop and field service work
• Support installation, commissioning, planned projects and outages
• Produce clear site reports, condition assessments and recommendations
• Work independently across customer sites

• Mechanical fitting or mechanical engineering experience
• Background in heavy engineering, power generation, industrial services or similar
• Strong rotating equipment knowledge
• Experience with pumps, turbines, valves, gearboxes or similar equipment
• Fault finding, repair, installation or commissioning experience
• Good technical reporting and measuring skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to pass security clearances for client visits
• Flexible to work away from home when required
• Available for call out on a 1 in 5 basis if required

• Power generation experience
• Prime movers and balance of plant knowledge
• OEM pump or turbine experience