Mechanical Fitters Mate - Bridgend, Wales - OCU

Description

Mechanical Fitters Mate

A
Water Industry Mechanical Fitter
installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical systems within water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes working on pipes, pumps, and valves in accordance with technical drawings, specifications, and safety regulations.

Key duties include carrying out routine maintenance, diagnosing faults, and undertaking refurbishments, often in challenging environments such as confined spaces and at heights. The
Mate
supports the Fitter in all aspects of the role, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
Installation & Fabrication:
Assist with install and assemble pipes, valves, pumps, and other mechanical equipment for water and wastewater systems, potentially fabricating components as needed.

Maintenance & Repair
Assist with performing routine maintenance on machinery, including pumps, gearboxes, and compressors, and conduct repairs and refurbishments.

Safety & Compliance
Ensure all work complies with company and industry health and safety regulations, particularly in potentially hazardous environments like confined spaces.

Teamwork
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to meet specifications and work as part of a mechanical and electrical team.

Technical Proficiency
Essential Skills & Qualifications

Ability to follow instruction from the Fitter.

Tool Usage
Competence in using a range of hand and power tools for assembly and maintenance tasks.

Mechanical Knowledge
Some experience with various mechanical systems, including pumps, pipework, and fluid power equipment.

Safety & Certifications

• CSCS or equivalent safety card.
• Knowledge or training in water hygiene.
• Confined space training.

Soft Skills
Strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a good level of physical fitness.

Typical Work Environments

Construction Sites
Working on new installations and upgrades of water supply and wastewater pipelines.

Treatment Plants & Facilities
Performing maintenance and repairs on equipment within water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Hazardous Locations:
Operating in confined spaces, at height, or other challenging environments as part of the job.

Company Information
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country's leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.