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We are seeking a Shift Mechanical Fitter to work for a chemical manufacturer in West Bromwich in the West Midlands.

Salary is circa £38k (normal grade) or £42k (senior grade) which includes a shift premium, plus a paid sick scheme, free life assurance and access to a stakeholder pension scheme, based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. Also, a 2025 pay increase is pending. The position works on the 5-shift system, working 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off shift pattern. Each working shift is 12 hours. Day shifts at 06:00 – 18:00 hours, night shifts are 18:00 – 06:00 hours. This pattern includes weekends and most bank holidays with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Every 8 week rotation there is an 18 day break, with 2 days per year allocated to training. There is a 1 hour paid break during each 12 hour shift.

A vacancy has arisen to join the Mechanical Department. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering team within a lower tier COMAH facility. The successful candidate will be an experienced, qualified Mechanical Fitter. You will need to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of departments to ensure that daily goals are achieved.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience listed below: -

• Mechanical preventative and reactive maintenance work in an industrial environment working on equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, mechanical seals, pipework etc.

• Mechanical plant installation and modification work.

• Operation of a boiler, waste solvent incineration and emissions abatement plant

• Statutory inspections - pressure testing, plant integrity and commissioning work.

• The use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.

• The ability to use and interpret equipment drawings, manuals and other technical information to assist with all works.

• Work in accordance with the company safe systems of work and permit to work systems.

Qualifications/Training

• Educated to RQF level 3 (e.g. City & Guilds level 3) in a practical Mechanical Fitting/Engineering discipline as a minimum.

• Ideally you would have a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship.

• Ideally you would also have training with MEWP’s, Abrasive wheels and Confined Spaces.

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