Mechanical Fitter

Saint-Gobain Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled Mechanical Plant Fitter to join their Engineering Team. This role involves conducting mechanical engineering activities on-site, ensuring production efficiency, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level III qualification in Mechanical Engineering, alongside experience in manufacturing settings. Competitive salary and benefits offered for shift work roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare options

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction products manufacturing setting.
• Apprentice trained in mechanical engineering.
• H&S focus with commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned engineering works on various equipment.
• Utilize root cause analysis to solve maintenance problems.
• Ensure effective communication during shift handovers.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Welding

Fabricating

Machining

Education

NVQ Level III in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Are you an apprentice trained Mechanical Fitter (Mechanical Engineer) who is passionate about problem solving and maintenance in a world leading manufacturing plant?

At Saint‑Gobain we are looking for a Mechanical Plant Fitter to work in our Engineering Team on shifts. You’ll be responsible for the mechanical engineering activities on site to keep production running and deliver to our customers on time.

What we’re looking for:

• A mechanical engineer with experience in a construction products manufacturing setting or similar.
• Minimum NVQ Level III qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline, ideally apprentice trained.
• Experience of welding, fabricating, bench fitting and machining.
• Excellent communication and the ability to solve problems and collaborate with shift electricians, operators and other departments where necessary.
• H&S focus – safety is paramount for our business.

What you will be doing:

• Reactive and planned engineering works on equipment including grinding mills, blow pots, homogeniser, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, expanders, conveying systems, packing machines, palletisers, weighing systems, gas fired equipment etc.
• Use root cause analysis to solve problems and communicate relevant data to prevent reoccurrence regarding maintenance problems.
• Perform robust handovers for the next shift – communication is key.
• Acting as an ambassador for H&S, challenge concerns and work safely at all times.

Benefits & Flexibility

This is a shift role, working 4 on 4 off days and nights. After 3 shift blocks of each day/night you then get a block of 16 days off. In reward for your experience and flexibility you’ll have access to a fantastic salary and some amazing benefits including a bonus and healthcare options.

Inclusive Employment

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. Saint‑Gobain welcomes you to be part of a warm and inclusive culture.

Flexibility & Work‑life Balance

We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job‑sharing, part‑time working, or anything else that matters to you. We cannot promise to meet every request but we promise to listen.

How to Apply

If you match our criteria, we will contact you to discuss your experience and more about you as a person. We look forward to hearing from you!