Mechanical Fitter

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Deritend part of the Rubix Group of Companies was founded in 1898 and serves more than 3,500 customers in the UK and boasts a blue-chip client base that includes some of the largest manufacturers and best-known brands in the world.

We specialise in optimising asset performance, including motors, gear boxes, pumps, machining, condition monitoring and fabrication services. We are looking for a motivated individual to join us and further strengthen our fabrication team within our Deritend Middlesbrough facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate from a drawing or sketch and fully weld carbon steel / stainless steel structures including access platforms, ladders, handrailing & general light to medium duty fabrications.
• On site installation of carbon steel and stainless-steel structures.
• Ensure that all company H&S policies and procedures are followed to ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues.
• Promote a culture of working safely as routine.
• Occasionally you may be asked to work away for a short period of time.

Key Skills / Qualifications

Main Tasks and Deliverables:
* Disassembly and accurate re-assembly of industrial rotating equipment.
* Performing planned and predictive maintenance.
* Assessing need for spare parts
* Undertake effective planning and prioritisation of workload wherever necessary

*You will be used to working on site in addition to the workshop when required (Site working experience is a distinct advantage and suitable qualifications such as CCNSG passport is preferable)

* You will be happy working with a team as well as working on your own initiative

* Have strong mechanical engineering knowledge to identify and rectify faulty and worn/damaged components and understand reclamation techniques and reverse engineering options.
* Ensure that resources are used to optimum effect.
* Understand and operate in line with relevant legislation, Company policy and Company procedures.
* Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records as required by the business.
* Maintain the required standards of housekeeping.
* Support other teams and functions as required by the business.
* Undertake self-development activities as required by the business.
* Undertake any other tasks or duties as required by your line manager.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the Company.
* Liaise with Coordinator to establish requirements
* Conforming to health and safety procedures and policies.



Essential Skills and Experience:
* Time served apprenticeship or equivalent in a Rotational discipline.
* ONC/HNC or equivalent, preferred but not essential
* Knowledge of Industrial Gearboxes and Pumps, multi skilled in basic Electrical Practices
* UK driving license

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