Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

Norman Road, London -Belvedere
Riverside (Energy from Waste)
Belvedere, Full-Time

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Job description

• Carry out the preventative and reactive maintenance that is required to ensure the safe and efficient running of modern Energy from waste facility.
• To assist in the planning and organising of the mechanical maintenance and repairs of plant and equipment in specific allocated areas of responsibility
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs whilst working on own initiative without supervision.
• To assist in surveys and inspections of plant and equipment and take corrective action as required by Company Procedures
• Ensure that the required maintenance is completed in a timely manner and carried out by skilled / qualified staff.
• Ensure that scheduled routine maintenance checks are carried out to all plant and equipment manufacturers and company guidelines.
• Report any reoccurring, serious and / or unusual defects to the relevant department and take corrective action in accordance with Company procedures.
• Work in compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System and all relevant legislation.
• Assist in incident and accident investigations, as requested by the Lead Mechanical technician.
• Carry out specific duties during emergency situations.
• Undertake continuing personal development to enhance knowledge & skills relevant to the role.

Job requirements

• Experience of working within Energy from Waste or another similar environment is essential.
• A relevant technical qualification in an appropriate Engineering discipline is highly desirable.
• Experience with operating plant systems and machinery.
• Ability to fault find and repair Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
• Experience of using a computer maintenance management system.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• An appreciation of applicable Health, Safety and Environmental legislation relating to the facility.
• Ability to work within a team and independently where required.
• Able to maintain composure under arduous and stressful situations.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork between operational staff and all other plant staff.
• A systematic approach to problem solving.

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