Installation Fitter

Jacopa Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based environmental services company is seeking an entry-level technician to provide on-site installation, commissioning, and maintenance for various environmental equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and a solid understanding of health and safety practices. This full-time position requires regular travel to customer sites and the ability to work safely in potentially hazardous environments. A clean driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable level of Health and Safety training.
• Experience in construction sites preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide service for plant installation and maintenance.
• Supervise assigned installation activities.
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Problem solving

Health and safety supervision

Mathematics application

Computer skills

Flexibility in hours and roles

Education

Health, Safety Training and Environmental Awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power tools

Job description

SUMMARY:

Provide service and limited work to complete plant installation, commissioning, equipment maintenance, repair, rebuild, troubleshooting, operator training and warranty commitments at customers operational and construction sites and within a factory assembly premises as required.

Complete assigned installation team activities under the direction of the Installation Manager.

ESSENTIAL GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following;

• Plan and supervise the work assigned
• Support scheduled and emergency call outs to clients.
• Produce written documentation of all activities.
• Maintain progress against the works program.
• Check plant and tool certification is in order prior to work commencing.
• Comply with safe working practices and requirements at all times
• Plan and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures and to site Health & Safety conditions.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

LOCAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Apply training and competency to the production and use of risk assessments and method statements for the work being undertaken at all times
• Liaise with the customer at site and ensure work is undertaken and completed to the satisfaction of the customer
• Follow company procedures and promptly report quality, health & safety and environmental incidents, issues and risks
• Building, installing, refurbishing and maintaining specialised and non‑specialised equipment.
• Understanding and assisting the meeting of specifications outlined in engineering drawings, British Standards and Client Specifications
• Work towards solutions to mechanical engineering problems to enable improvements to quality, safety and speed of manufacture and assembly.
• Working in higher hazard environments. For example working in confined spaces, at height, with lifting operations, contact with sewage
• Produce daily site reports, weekly timesheets and expenses, monthly mileage logs and van sheets and any other site specific documents.
• Identifying and reporting opportunities for improvement, implement change in consultation with Senior Supervisor Fitter
• Contribute in creating standard and specific documents e.g. Method Statements/Risk Assessments
• Assist the Installation Manager in installation team employee assessments and performance reviews

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

• Evidence and examples at a work site, of:
• Health and safety supervision
• Solving and making decisions
• Leading and managing change
• Effective communication and preventing and resolving conflict
• and to the satisfaction of the customer
• Planning other workers and subcontractors work activities.
• Preparing and presenting site safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Assessing and managing safety hazards.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

As a minimum, a suitable demonstrable level of Health, Safety Training and Environmental awareness and experience and competence for the work assigned.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Effective communication with customers, suppliers and other contractors at all levels on site

Ability to understand and both read, write and converse in English.

A full understanding of reading and interpreting Engineering drawings.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT, DECISION MAKING & PROBLEM SOLVING:

Willingness to make decisions requiring the use of a single variable in standard situations.

Understanding when a decision should be referred to a manager or supervisor.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills : Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Travel : Regular visits to customer, supplier and job sites. Un-restricted ability to travel and spend time away from home for long periods.

Other : Ability to work effectively and safely with power tools, chemicals and various materials as necessary to perform field service work.

A high level of flexibility in your role and working hours will be required.

A good level of physical fitness is required.

Experience working on Construction Sites and/or in a construction environment is preferable.

Clean driving license is essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to visit Client’s work sites and other assembly premises, which will involve working in hazardous and access restricted environments.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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